The Grand Egyptian Museum is opening in full—here's what you need to know

The Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open in its entirety — from pyramid views to Tutankhamun’s treasures, here’s what you can ...

What really happened to the Library of Alexandria? These are the theories.

The loss of the ancient world's greatest repository of knowledge has been mourned for centuries—but Julius Caesar may not ...

Exclusive: Ancient port from Cleopatra’s time found underwater in Egypt

During her hunt for the Egyptian queen’s lost tomb, National Geographic Explorer Kathleen Martínez uncovered the sunken ...

Ancient Egyptian port from Cleopatra's era discovered underwater

"The port was active during the time of Cleopatra and before at the beginning of the dynasty," noted the archaeologist behind the discovery.

The search for Cleopatra’s long-lost tomb leads to sunken seaport

About 2,000 years later, Martínez recruited the help of a very well-known name in regards to underwater discoveries– Dr.

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This story appears in the February 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine.
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'Beyond King Tut' exhibit gives immersive look at ancient Egypt

NEW YORK CITY -- History buffs will be able to get their love of Egyptian pharaohs with the all-new, immersive King Tut exhibit in New York City. Step into a tent and you can experience ancient Egypt ...

New discovery in Egypt may lead archaeologists to Cleopatra's tomb

Discovering tombs and remains of royal figures of historical significance, such as Egypt's King Tutankhamun, is rare but can provide tremendous insight, said Dr. Jane Draycott, a senior lecturer in ...