The excavation campaign carried out by the Egyptian archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities in the area of Al-Qalaya, located in the center of Hosh Issa, in the Beheira ...

Research on the origins of the ancient Egyptian language suggests deep links to migration, desertification and cultural ...

Coptic Christianity traces its roots back to the very first century. While empires rose and fell, Egyptian Christians ...

Now the full translation by five scholars* of all 114 “sayings”—together with the Coptic-language text—has been published as The Gospel According to Thomas (Harper; $2). The Evil Creator. The ...

As A 'Book Scientist' I Work With Microscopes, Imaging Technologies And AI To Preserve Ancient Texts. Cultural heritage is constantly under threat. In recent years, we've witnessed the destruction of ...

Ancient Indian graffiti found in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings reveals early global travel links and overlooked inscriptions hidden for nearly a century.

The texts span a vast expanse of time. The oldest shards date back to the third century B.C.E., featuring tax receipts penned ...

Westerners rarely apply the terms “colonialism” and “imperialism” to Arabs or Muslims, though the land they control is far ...

The tale of Himyar reminds us of the ongoing Jewish presence in the Middle East, its important history, but also of the ...

President Trump is challenging the longstanding interpretation of a constitutional provision guaranteeing birthright ...

Traditional Christian churches are decreasing - Significant new places of worship are being built for Muslims, Hindus, ...

Archaeologists uncover a massive 5th-century Christian monastery in Egypt, revealing monks’ daily life, Coptic art, and a forgotten religious hub buried for centuries.