Egyptian craftspeople were ‘ahead of their time,’ study says.

Researchers have identified what may be the earliest known metal drill from ancient Egypt—and it was hidden in plain sight.

Ancient Egypt in North Africa was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in the region for over 3,000 years, from around 3100 B.C to 30 B.C. It left behind numerous monuments, ...

For more than a century, historians have worked with a broadly agreed timeline for Ancient Egypt, anchoring its major eras to king lists, inscriptions and archaeological layers. One of the most ...