These ancient tombs aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. The tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt is plagued with cracks, water damage and fungi, sparking fears that “disaster could strike at any moment” for ...

A royal tomb usually settles the story, yet the mummy inside Tutankhamun's chamber keeps raising problems no one has fully resolved. Several details push experts to revisit long-held assumptions, and ...

The young pharaoh's tomb, initially discovered by a British archaeologist in 1922, is one of the most well-known in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt Mostafa Elshemy/Anadolu Agency/Getty A ...

Before archeologist Howard Carter discovered and opened the tomb of King Tut in November of 1922, Pharaoh Tutankhamun was practically unknown. "This is the most intact tomb that has ever been ...

The tomb of King Tut, Egypt’s short-lived ruler who marked the end of the 18th dynasty, was discovered 100 years ago. King Tutankhamun was born in 1342 B.C. in the ancient city of Amarna, ascended to ...

Flash flooding in the Valley of the Kings has caused damage to the fragile rock beneath and above the archeological site. Burial chamber in the tomb of Tutankhamen, near Luxor, Egypt. Photo: Universal ...

A new exhibition in Boston invites guests to follow the archaeological journey that uncovered the remarkably preserved tomb ...

Out of all the Egyptian pharaohs who graced the ancient land, Tutankhamun is remembered by people to date. The young king who died at the mere age of 17, is still remembered for his enigmatic life and ...

For three millennia, ancient Egypt reigned as one of the world's most advanced and powerful societies. To this day, artifacts and constructions showcasing the wealth, knowledge, and influence of the ...

A century after the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb, archaeologists are still unearthing more artifacts — and controversies. The unearthing of King Tut's tomb on Nov. 4, 1922 is considered one of ...

For three millennia, ancient Egypt reigned as one of the world's most advanced and powerful societies. To this day, artifacts and constructions showcasing the wealth, knowledge, and influence of the ...