While the artifact's provenance is unclear, many experts think the archaeologist Howard Carter took the item for himself ...

Inside the sarcophagus they discovered the boy king's mummy wearing a mask fashioned from gold and semi-precious stones.

I was taken on an extraordinary journey through ancient Egypt in this 'award winning experience' spread across eight rooms ...

A tiny wooden grasshopper that Egyptologists believe was stolen from the tomb of Tutankhamun just fetched $455,000 at auction ...

The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 was one of the biggest of the 20th century but the man behind the find chose to retire from the limelight.

The grasshopper, just a few inches long and made from painted wood with ivory wings, is expected to sell for about half a ...

(Image: Newsquest) The hall containing the main artefacts was dominated by a huge replica sarcophagus which was displayed with a seemingly floating mummy. There wasn’t a lot of exhibits, but this ...

How did Howard Carter Locate Tutankhamun's Tomb?' On November 4th 1922 a breathless archaeologist, who had spent his life ...

Tutankhamun was an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled from 1332-1323 BC. He was just nine years old when he took the throne, and ruled for approximately ten years, presumably aided by powerful advisers or ...

An exact, full-sized replica of Tutankhamun’s tomb was built in Egypt in 2014, but to ensure the real one can remain open as an attraction, the conservators took measures to counter tourist damage.

A collar believed to have been worn by Tutankhamun's sisters and a mummified snake are among the treasures on display at ...

Some of Tutankhamun’s ribs were cut and removed in the search for amulets or jewellery. Science has helped us understand more about Tutankhamun’s health, life and preparation for the afterlife. His ...