The most famed collection of such elaborate tombs—the Valley of the Kings—lies on the Nile's west bank near Luxor. During Egypt's New Kingdom (1539-1075 B.C.), the valley became a royal burial ...

The glass pyramid structure at the side of the M60 motorway in Stockport has been a familiar landmark for more than 30 years. But long-forgotten plans show that the structure was not meant to ...

The discovery of Thutmose II's tomb last week — the first burial of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh to be discovered within or near the Valley of the Kings since King Tutankhamun's tomb was found in ...

Could another crypt as rich as King Tut's still lie buried in Egypt's fabled Valley of the Kings? "At first I could see nothing, the hot air escaping from the chamber causing the candle flame to ...

With over 60 tombs, the Valley of the Kings is the most-famous burial ground on Earth. In the biggest Egyptian excavation ever, a team of archaeologists led by Zahi Hawass heads into the Western ...

The Valley of the Queens can be found a few miles south of the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Artisans on the West Bank side of Luxor. The attraction is ...

As its name suggests, the Valley of the Kings is where dozens of pharaohs were laid to rest. In fact, you'll find 63 royal tombs here, including notable pharaohs like Tutankhamun (or King Tut), Ay ...