Archaeology
How did King Tut die
Some of the most asked questions about King Tutankhamen have centered around his death, and whether he was murdered. Dr Zahi Hawass enlightens us in …
Ancient Egypt Mummies Explained
Dr Zahi Hawass examines an Old Kingdom mummy found quite by accident in a tomb at Saqqara and explains the mummification process and why each …
Reviving Hatshepsut – Mummy Reconstruction
A video animated reconstruction of the mummy of Hatshepsut.
The Mummification Process
The ancient Egyptians developed a sophisticated method to preserve a dead body for the afterlife: mummification. First, the internal organs were removed and all moisture …
Egyptian Prehistoric Paintings
Gilf Kebir is the most arid and desolate places on Earth, but thousands of years ago, the site had water and was inhabited by humans …
Preserving the ancient monuments of Egypt – Part 1
Al Jazeera looks at how rising water levels are threatening 4,000 year old murals in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings.
Preserving the ancient monuments of Egypt – Part 2
Al Jazeera looks at how rising water levels are threatening 4,000 year old murals in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings
Ancient Egypt Tomb Art
On a journey through the Tombs of Thebes, Dr Zahi Hawass and Dr Janice Karmin explain the ongoing discoveries being made in the area, and …
How Egyptian Animal Mummies Were Made
Dr. Salima Ikram explains how Egyptian embalmers would go to painstaking and expensive lengths to mummify everything, from ibis to cows, mice and fish. Cats …
Animal Cults in Ancient Egypt
The divinity of animals was a key part of religious belief in Egypt. Dr. Salima Ikram from American University at Cairo explains how Egyptians believed …
