Egyptian religion was filled with magical symbols, amulets, and totems. The Eye of Horus, often called the Wadjet or Wedjat ...

Eventually, some ancient Egyptians likely welcomed the cats home as adorable pet companions, they say. The domestication and spread of animals driven by cults is not uncommon. For instance, previous ...

Discover how today’s cats might trace their roots back to cult rituals in ancient Egypt.

Are our cats hiding a touch of ancient Egyptian magic and pharaonic flair? An unusual collaboration between a cat food ...

The domestic cat is one of the smallest members of the family Felidae ... but they were also sacrificed in large numbers during religious rituals. Bastet, a feline-headed goddess, was worshipped as a ...

The limestone tomb chamber, dating to about 3,600 years ago, of an unknown ancient Egyptian king ... alongside painted scenes showing the sister goddesses Isis and Nephthys.

Six Russian tourists were killed on Thursday after a viewing submarine sank near the Egyptian resort city of Hurghada, according to the local governor. Maj. Gen. Amr Hanafy confirmed the deaths in ...

The Khafre Pyramid is one of three Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza. Using radar pulses sent underneath the pyramids, Italian researchers Corrado Malanga, Filippo Biondi, and Armando Mei have ...

The team named the specimen after the cat-headed Egyptian goddess, Bastet, the symbol of protection, pleasure, and good health. Hesham Sallam, vertebrate paleontologist, and founder of MUVP ...

The redevelopment of the Giza Pyramids Plateau nears completion with a grand inauguration set for July 3. This transformation includes a new entrance, upgraded visitor services, and eco-friendly ...

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an Egyptian army where an Israelite king was killed. The discoveries at Megiddo, which inspired "Armageddon," reinforce biblical stories about King ...