Ramses II ruled Egypt for about 67 years, and though his achievements are recorded in the many monuments built during his reign, the contents of his burial chamber are rather modest. Unlike Tut ...

On Saturday, a private funeral service took place at the Ismaili community center in Lisbon attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Spain’s King Emeritus Juan Carlos and Portugal’s ...

Tutankhamun died aged 19 in 1324 BC after reigning for nine years. His 11-kilo (24.2-pound) solid gold funerary mask is encrusted with lapis lazuli and semi-precious stones. For the latest news ...

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