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 Arts: Architecture: History: Periods and Styles: Egyptian
Ancient Egyptian Quarries
Detailed information about known ancient Egyptian quarries from the Institute for Archaeological Geology at the University of Toledo.
Bir Umm Fawakhir
Ancient Egyptian gold mining site.
The Bir Umm Fawakhir Survey
Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago survey of a 5th-7th century site in Egypt.
The Discovery of the Tombs of the Pyramid Builders at Giza
An illustrated article by Dr. Zahi Hawass on the tombs of artisans and administrators who worked on the Giza pyramid complexes.
EES Digging Diary
Fieldwork reports of the Egypt Exploration Society.
Egyptological Fieldwork Directory
Egyptian fieldwork listed by region by the Centre for Computer-aided Egyptological Research.
The Epigraphic Survey
Oriental Institute at University of Chicago survey of Luxor directed by W. Raymond Johnson.
The Giza Plateau Mapping Project
Research on the geology and topography of the Giza plateau, construction and function of the Sphinx, Great Pyramids, associated tombs and temples, and the Old Kingdom town in the vicinity.
Giza Pyramids: Follow the Excavation
Information about the 1997 excavation work at the Giza pyramids by Mark Lehner, from Nova Online.
Hilti Foundation Underwater Excavations at Alexandria
Underwater excavations in the Harbour of Alexandria reveal ancient royal quarters of Cleopatra.
The Luxor-Farshut Desert Road Project
(Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago) Survey of a desert site which has revealed various ancient graffiti.
The Nubia Salvage Project
Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago project to salvage in the reservoir area of the Aswan High Dam (1960-64).
Sunken Herakleion - Between Reality and Legends
French underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio describes his discovery of a sunken Egyptian city. Report, maps and illustrations. Comments on stele by Prof. Jean Yoyotte.
The Theban Mapping Project
A comprehensive archaeological database of Thebes. Visit each tomb in the Valley of the Kings through the interactive atlas with plans, descriptions, images and movies. Articles on the history of Thebes, tomb development and decoration. Staff, progress reports and publications.
The Tomb of Harwa
Developments in the excavation of this 25th dynasty tomb.
Tomb of Ramesses II and Remains of his Funerary Treasure
Its director Christian Leblanc describes the Franco-Egyptian mission started in 1991 to clear the tomb of Ramses the Great. Includes a plan and photographs.
The Tomb of Senneferi
Nigel Strudwick of Cambridge University describes his excavation at Theban Tomb 99, Luxor. Location, Senneferi and his family, history, architecture, wall paintings, dig diaries, publications. Includes plans, photographs and Quicktime VR movies.
The University of Arizona Egyptian Expedition
Research in the Valley of the Kings.
Valley of the Kings
An interactive picture tour via sensitive map, from Museum Tours.
Virtual Kahun
Joint project between Manchester Museum and Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology. Visitors have the chance to explore pyramid builders' town in virtual reality and to search the collections.
Waseda University Egyptian Expedition
Detailed reports on excavations at Dashur North, Malqata, tomb of Amenophis III, the Theban Necropolis, Abusir South, the Khufu Boat and al-Fustat. The pyramids survey at Giza.
Lost City
This article from Discover describes achaeologist Mark Lehner's search for the settlement of the pyramid builders. (October, 2001)
Great Pyramid Builder Worshipped Long After Death
Middle East Times reports that Sakuji Yoshimura from Japan's Waseda University has found evidence in Saqqara that a cult grew up around King Cheops. (September 11, 2001)
Ancient Cities Reported Found Under Sea Off Egypt
Underwater excavations of the cities of Menouthif and Herakleion. (June 3, 2000)
Dig Offers a Rare Peek at 'Pre-Dynastic' Egypt
Temple found from 300 years before Narmer unified Egypt. (April 17, 2000)
Pedestals of Road of Rams Statues Found
Discovery reveals a road linking the temples of Thebes. (April 4, 2000)
Pharaonic Tomb Unearthed in Bahariya Oasis
Twenty-seven hundred year old tomb discovered. (April 3, 2000)
Hatshepsut, First Pharaoh to Build Tomb in Kings Valley
Fresh discoveries made in the Valley of the Kings. (April 2, 2000)
Archaeological Discovery in Abydos
Report on several lectures given at the Eighth International Congress of Egyptologists. (April 1, 2000)
Unique Egyptian Temple Complex
Five temples uncovered in the eastern Nile Delta. (March, 2000)
Egyptians Find Tomb of Ancient God Osiris
Sinking water levels reveal a symbolic sarcophagus of the god Osiris. (February 16, 2000)
Palace of Ahmose
Al-Ahram Weekly Travel Briefs reports that remains of the palace uncovered and a restoration planned for the Bahariya oasis and several fortresses. (October 25, 1999)
Oldest Astronomical Megalith Alignment
The University of Colorado declares an assembly of huge stone slabs at Nabta, 6,500 to 6,000 years old, to be the oldest known astronomical alignment of megaliths in the world. (March 31, 1998)
Cleopatra's Palace Found
Obscured by murky water for more than 1,500 years, remains of the ancient capital of the Ptolemies have been found in Egypt's Port of Alexandria, reports Archaeology. (March, 1997)
Tombs of the Unknown Workers
Discovery of the tombs of the pyramid builders. (August 11, 1996)
Egyptologists Stumble Upon Huge Ramses II Statue
An incomplete statue depicts Ramses with a sun god. (August 5, 1996)
Secrets of the Lost Tomb
Discovery of a large tomb complex by Kent Weeks. (May 29, 1995)
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