Ancient Egypt

Egypt unearths three previously unknown tombs from different eras at Bahariya Oasis cemetery

Notably, the Sheikh Soby site is home to a Late Period cemetery containing the tombs of Bahariya Oasis rulers and priests from that period, including the Temple of El-Bawiti.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Two ancient tombs and a figurine discovered at the Sheikh Soby site in the Bahariya Oasis, Egypt, August 28, 2026.
Artifacts found at ancient cemetery discovered at the Kom El-Khalgan archaeological site in Egypt's Dakahlia Governorate, August 21, 2026.

Layers of history: Egypt unearths 6,000-year cemetery spanning Predynastic to Ptolemaic eras

The finds confirm that the area had been settled during the Hyksos’ reign during the 15th Dynasty given its proximity to Avaris, which had served as the capital city at the time.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A Battle-Scene from the Rameseum at Thebes', 1890. Battle of Kadesh relief (c1275BC) at the Ramesseum memorial temple in the Theban necropolis. From "Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, Vol. I - Early and Greek History", by Edmund Ollier.

Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers, trained with weapons, controversial study claims

The six, four of whom are believed to be daughters of Pharaoh Amenemhat II, were rediscovered in 2020 in the Egyptian Museum after being lost for decades.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
The Tell El Deir archaeological site in northern Egypt, August 14, 2026.

Deity-inscribed tombstones, sarcophagi unearthed at ancient Egyptian burial site

The appearance of the two dieties on the tombstones points to joint Greek and Roman influence on ancient Egyptian heritage and funerary practices. 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Fragment of Homer's Iliad discovered inside Roman-era mummy during Egypt excavations

Several other mummies, three golden tongues, and a tongue made of copper were also discovered during excavations.

APRIL 22, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Mummies discovered in a Roman-era tomb during archaeological excavations in the el-Bahnasa area in Egypt’s Minya Governorate, April 22, 2026.

Over 20 sarcophagi belonging to ‘Chanters of Amun’ discovered during excavations near Luxor

Eight pieces of papyrus, some with their original clay seals intact, were also found within the chamber. 

APRIL 16, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
One of the sarcophagi found during archaeological excavations in the tomb of Seneb, April 15, 2026.

An ancient Egyptian temple was just found in Sinai after six years of digging

Analysis of the site also shows that the structure had been continuously used from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE, with only minor architectural modifications happening during that time.

APRIL 15, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Aerial photo of the ancient temple discovered at Tell el-Farma in the northern Sinai, April 15, 2026.

The hidden well: Exploring Miriam's leadership as a source of hope in war's shadow

Within a world of harsh decrees and cruelty, Miriam creates a human partnership that crosses boundaries for the sake of saving life.

APRIL 7, 2026ByRABBA AMIRIT ROSEN
TAMBOURINE PLAYERS from the ‘Golden Haggadah’ (c. 1320), reflecting a medieval vision of Miriam and the women’s song after the crossing of the sea, The British Library, London