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The Biggest Discovery of 2020
Hundreds of Late Period coffins are unearthed at Saqqara, the necropolis of ancient Memphis.

Harps
Ancient Egypt has always rung to the sound of music, and harps have been there as long as the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Sais
The Delta home of the creator goddess Neith.

Howard Carter and Mr. & Mrs. Marrs
The young Egyptologist guided the wealthy socialites in their acquisitions, which are now being displayed together for the first time.

The Kadesh Obsession
Did you know that Ramesses II wasn't the only pharaoh obsessed with conquering Kadesh?

The Amarna Letters
The revealing private correspondence between the pharaoh and his foreign counterparts.

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Five Egyptian Words You Didn't Know You Knew
It may come as a surprise that you already know some words that have descended from the ancient Egyptian language.

The Jewelled Mummy
The Djehuty Project in Luxor uncovers the mummy of a teenage girl, decked out in fabulous jewellery.

The Fayum Mummy Portraits
Known as the Rembrandts of ancient Egypt, can these portraits reveal neurological diseases?

ARCE Update
The mystery surrounding a newly-discovered skeleton at Abydos will have you looking at royal images in a whole new light.

The Power of Images
The ancient Egyptians raised and toppled statues too. We explore why.

Encounters with Mummies
Fascinating, historical first-time encounters with Egyptian mummies.

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Head Cones
Was IS that on Henuttaway's head? A new discovery at Amarna may help solve the puzzle.

Fallen Glory
The plans to raise the Temple of the goddess Bastet.

Tutankhamun's Sentinels
What was the true purpose of the "guardian" statues in Tutankhamun's tomb?

Egyptian Art Reconstructed
A stunning scene from Seti I's temple at Abydos.

Egyptian Alabaster
Exquisite stonework from Egypt's early dynasties.

War and Empire
The military minds and muscle that turned the Egyptian state into an empire.

And if you like quizzes and vintage photography, we've got you covered as well!

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Tutankhamun in London
The blockbuster touring exhibition hits London. We give you a peek inside.

The latest news from Egypt
Is it a good idea to move four sandstone sphinxes from Karnak Temple to help embellish Tahrir Square? Plus, the interior of Saqqara's Step Pyramid will soon be open for visitors!

Toasting Tut!
Tutankhamun faced eternity with a tomb stocked with both red and white wine… but probably not for the reason you think.

The Tomb of Raya (TT 159)
Luxor's newest tomb to open has some intriguing decorations, including an odd-looking cat, a very successful fisherman, and some text that may have been written on the very day of Raya's funeral, around 3,200 years ago.

Shipping Heritage
The 19th century saw two colossal missions to haul Ramesses II’s head and Cleopatra’s Needle to England.

Egyptian Art Reconstructed
How did Egypt’s fabulously-decorated tombs look when they were brand new? This time we admire the ancient artistry in the fabulous Theban tomb of Khaemhat (TT 57).

Grasshoppers
Did the ancient Egyptians see grasshoppers as a plague-like curse or as a blessing? And could the king really get to heaven as a grasshopper?

 Plus lots more! Enjoy your Nile time.

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New Discoveries!
For those who think there’s nothing left to be discovered... how about the possible remains of Amenhotep III’s royal burial, and a priestly cache, hidden from thieves for over 3,000 years?

Mapping the Sphinx
Mark Lehner knows the Great Sphinx better than anybody. For over five years he mapped it—by hand. In the process, he discovered the answers to the big questions surrounding the Sphinx. Now that historic archive of maps, photos and notes is online—and free for you to study in amazing detail.

KV62: the new evidence
Dr. Nicholas Reeves—the Egyptologist whose theories launched four years of probing and debate—has released new evidence to support his original conclusions: that Tutankhamun’s tomb hides the untouched burial of Nefertiti.

Ancient Nubia Now 
For more than 3,000 years, a series of kingdoms flourished along the Nile Valley. It wasn’t Egypt.
This is Kush, known today as Nubia. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is showcasing its incredible (and dazzling) collection of Nubian artefacts, and asking why it has taken so long for Nubia to tell its own story.

Understanding (and Misunderstanding) Egyptian Hieroglyphs
How the knowledge of understanding ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs was lost, then misunderstood, before being discovered.

Sleep and Dream Therapy
Why did the ancient Egyptians try to sleep away life’s problems? And what did they do to protect themselves against nocturnal demons wanting to infiltrate their dreams?

Plus lots more! Enjoy your Nile time.

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The Enigmatic Mummy from KV 55: Part 2
When tomb KV 55 was discovered in 1907, a crumbling mummy was found inside that has perplexed Egyptologists ever since. Who was it? The answer promises to identify the father of Tutankhamun.

Avaris
The third chapter of a five-part series on royal residences in the Nile Delta. This time, it’s Avaris: the city of the Hyksos 'invaders'.

Women of Power and Influence: Part 3
The final article in a three-part series on the remarkable royal women of ancient Egypt. In this article, we meet women from late in ancient Egypt's history, including the famous Cleopatra.

Belzoni
Showman, strongman, engineer, excavator of tombs and temples, mover of massive masterpieces—Giovanni Belzoni left a legacy in Egyptology that was, in every conceivable way, large!

From Gurob to the Getty
“Put simply, if Helen of Troy’s face launched a thousand ships, then at present the Gurob model is the nearest we can approach to that ship type” (Shelley Wachsmann, 2018). A new exhibition at the Petrie Museum examines a unique model found at Gurob in the Faiyum.

Egyptian Art Reconstructed
A new feature to NILE Magazine where you can experience ancient tomb and temple reliefs as they looked when they were brand new.

Plus lots more! Enjoy your Nile time.

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Women of Power and Influence: Part 2
The second article in a three-part series on the remarkable royal women of ancient Egypt who, out of duty or ambition, stepped beyond the ancient world’s traditional roles and shaped Egypt’s history.

A New Temple at Abydos
This issue’s ARCE Update highlights the discovery of a temple palace of Ramesses II, which forever changes the archaeological landscape of Abydos.

River Spirit
The incredible photography of Chester Higgins highlights some of the shared cultural legacies between the ancient people who made up the empires of Aksum (modern Ethiopia), Kush (Sudan) and Kemet (Egypt).

New Light on the Bent Pyramid
A new photogrammetric survey of Sneferu’s Bent Pyramid at Dahshur was carried out in 2018. The data collected provided significant and valuable new information about the construction of the monument.

A Royal Affair
The Ptolemies were as ruthless as they were incestuous. In this particular dynasty, the end always justified the means. Diana T. Nikolova looks at Ptolemies VI and VIII (and Cleopatras II and III), and their cosy-yet-murderous relationships.

The Enigmatic Mummy from KV 55: Part 1
 When tomb KV 55 was discovered in 1907, a crumbling mummy was found inside  that has perplexed Egyptologists ever since. Who was it? The answer promises to identify the father of Tutankhamun. 

Plus lots more! Enjoy!

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Tutankhamun's Treasures
After wowing sellout crowds in Los Angeles, Tutankhamun’s world tour continues. This time, the blockbuster exhibition hits Paris. We take a close look at more of the stunning pieces from Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Women of Power and Influence
The first article in a three-part series on the remarkable royal women of ancient Egypt who, out of duty or ambition, stepped beyond the ancient world’s traditional roles and shaped Egypt’s history.

Queens of Egypt
A new National Geographic exhibition in Washington, D.C., showcases Egypt’s powerful women: from the founding queen of the New Kingdom, Ahmose-Nefertari, to Egypt’s last queen and reigning pharaoh, Cleopatra.

A New Tomb & A New Queen
Excavations at South Saqqara have unearthed a fabulously-decorated 5th Dynasty tomb. The Egyptian-Czech mission has also discovered the owner of a large pyramid there; it belongs to a previously unknown queen!

Bubastis
The history and development of the city of Bubastis, the main cult centre of the cat goddess Bastet.

Hatnub and the Great Pyramid
How research by Roland Enmarch led to a discovery that could offer clues to how the Great Pyramid was constructed.

Marsh Birds of the Gods
The last article in a four-part series on bird symbolism in ancient Egypt. Lesley Jackson takes a look at the waterbirds that inhabited Egypt’s marshes.

Plus, the Nile Crossword and lots more! Enjoy!

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Finding Nefertiti
What if we told you that Nefertiti WAS buried in Tutankhamun's tomb after all? But where is her mummy now—and what relationship did she have with the elusive Smenkhkare?

2018's Top Discoveries
Ancient Egypt made plenty of headlines last year: from the Big Black Sarcophagus, to the revelation that there was no hidden chamber in Tutankhamun's tomb after all. But what were the most significant discoveries of the year?

Discovering Abu Simbel
A brilliantly-illustrated, guided tour.

Is Ramesses III overrated?
Ramesses III is sometimes described as Egypt’s last great pharaoh. So why did his reign end in murder and an attempted coup?

The Bent Pyramid
It’s one of Egypt’s oldest pyramids, and still one of the least understood. Why the bend? Why the two entrances? Some of the answers are in this issue.

Animals in Magic and Medicine
The ancient Egyptians were famous for their medical knowledge. Did they learn it initially from observing animals  (and sacrificing them)?

Ptolemy I
The Ptolemaic Dynasty is famed for its last ruler, Queen Cleopatra VII. But what do we know about the man who created it?

Plus, the Nile Crossword and lots more!

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Finding Nefertiti
What if we told you that Nefertiti WAS buried in Tutankhamun's tomb after all? But where is her mummy now—and what relationship did she have with the elusive Smenkhkare?

The Antiquities Museum in the Library of Alexandria
It's fitting that while building the new Library of Alexandria, a number of fabulous antiquities were unearthed that became part of the collection! The director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Antiquities Museum shows us some of his favourite pieces. 

The Benu & the Phoenix
Love hieroglyphs? There are LOTS in this article. Meet Benu—the Egyptian bird of resurrection—through the hieroglyphic texts of the ancient Egyptians themselves. And find out if the Benu was the inspiration for the legendary phoenix.. 

Gods of Egypt
Images to make you go wow! "Gods of Egypt" is a new exhibition now showing at the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden. Explore some of the most spectacular artworks from across Europe. 

Tanis
In this first chapter of a five-part series on royal residences in the eastern Nile Delta, Egyptologist Dr. Nicky Nielsen explores Tanis; its fascinating history, its abandonment and rediscovery..

Plus, The Nile Crossword, Looking Back and lots more.

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Tomb Robbery and Coffin Reuse
Was a coffin really meant for eternity? Was all tomb robbery a lawless abhorrence? We look at Kara Cooney’s study into “legal” coffin reuse. (Spoiler alert: there’s a lot of it!) 

Kleopatra Selene
The melodrama of Cleopatra VII’s political and not-so-private life has been well explored. What is less well known is that Cleopatra and Mark Antony had three children, including a daughter, Kleopatra Selene. 

The Unlucky Mummy
So, you think you know the story of the Unlucky Mummy? Think again. We explore the myths and the surprising truth about THAT mummy board. 

Spirit Birds
Not only could Egypt’s birds represent a specific deity, but also a number of concepts that were crucial to the Egyptians enjoying a successful afterlife. 

The Royal Tombs
In this final abridged instalment of Aidan Dodson’s The Royal Tombs of Ancient Egypt, the New Kingdom pharaohs embrace Senwosret III’s innovation, separate their tombs and temples, and head underground. 

What's New?
Alexandria’s “Big Black Sarcophagus” surprises with some impressed gold sheets, and the world’s oldest cheese yet discovered turns out to be the real evil.

Plus, The Nile Crossword (NEW!), Looking Back and lots more.

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Golden Treasures of the Pharaohs
Gold. For the Egyptians it was proof that eternity was real. We feature some spectacular golden treasures from Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, now on show at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

Nefertiti's Wedding.
What are the clues in Tutankhamun's tomb that point to the union between Nefertiti and her king?

That Black Sarcophagus.
For 17 days in July, the Twittersphere obsessed over an ominous, black sarcophagus that had been unearthed in Alexandria. Was there an ancient evil inside? The truth turned out to be far nastier.

Life in a Pyramid Builders' Town.
One site more than any other gives us a unique insight into the lives of those who built and maintained a pyramid: that of Lahun, built by King Senwosret II around 1870 B.C.

Seti I's strange bedfellows.
Ever since the discovery of his tomb, Seti I has been bizarrely associated with pseudo-archaeology and mysticism, which have dogged the memory of one of Egypt’s greatest rulers.

A Pharaoh's Legacy.
King Ptolemy II could never have guessed what his greatest gift to Egypt would be.

Plus, The Nile Quiz, Looking Back and lots more.

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The Face of Nefertiti?
The head of a mummy dubbed the “Younger Lady” was recently scanned and modelled. It’s a remarkable portrait, but is it Nefertiti? We look at the cases for and against the connection.

Tutankhamun's tomb: The final scan results.
There's nothing there! Read the official announcement.

The North Wall of Tutankhamun's tomb: The New Interpretation.
Does the lack of hidden chambers mean that Tutankhamun’s tomb is out of surprises? Far from it. In fact, Nicholas Reeves was on the right track. We reveal that KV 62 WAS built for Nefertiti after all.

Luxor Temple's New Face.
Another of Ramesses II's colossal statues stands again. Or should that be "Amenhotep III's colossal statue"?

The Royal Tombs—Part Four: The Middle Kingdom.
After a century in the wilderness, royal pyramids are back—but not as we knew them.

The Celestial Dung Beetle.
What is it about the humble scarab that led the ancient Egyptians to make it the most popular amulet in Egyptian history?

Plus, The Nile Quiz, Looking Back and lots more.

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In this issue:

The Nile Top 5. The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities described 2017 as “the year of discoveries”. So what were the Top 5 discoveries of 2017?

King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh. We feature some of the spectacular pieces from the new exhibition.

Did Cleopatra really die of a snake bite?

Aidan Dodson’s The Royal Tombs of Ancient Egypt. The pyramids get smaller, but the funerary complexes grow as we enter the 5th and 6th Dynasties.

Three things that might surprise you about Giovanni Belzoni, Sir John Soane and the sarcophagus of Seti I. Plus, we discover the original beauty of Seti I’s tomb via an incredible recreation at the Antikenmuseum Basel.

Snakes weren’t always the bad guys. In ancient Egypt, they were often revered. So what happened?

Thutmose IV is often forgotten, sandwiched as he is by the great warrior king Amenhotep II, and the “sun king”, Amenhotep III. Yet it may be that this king’s legacy outshone them both. We might well ask: would there have been an Akhenaten without a Thutmose IV?

Plus, The Nile Quiz and lots more! 

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