Ancient Egypt
May 30
The Sarcophagus of Ramesses the Great
More than 3,200 years after the death of Ramesses the Great (r. 1279–1213 BCE), a large piece of his burial sarcophagus has been identified. Publishing […]
May 5
The Prince of Egypt at Saqqara
Archaeologists at the site of Saqqara in northern Egypt revealed an impressive tomb belonging to Userefre, prince of Egypt and son of Pharaoh Userkaf (r. […]
May 4
Pharaoh’s Brick Makers
By: Marek Dospěl
What does the Bibleclaim about the Israelites’ forced labor for the Pharaoh? Looking for the most plausible match in ancient Egyptian architecture.
Apr 28
Pharaoh Ramesses III in Jordan
The Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of the cartouche of Pharaoh Ramesses III (1186–1155 BCE) carved into a rock face near […]
Apr 18
Revealing the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses II
A joint Egyptian-French expedition made an incredible discovery while carrying out excavations and restoration work at the mortuary temple of Ramesses II, the pharaoh often […]
Apr 18
Severed Hands at Avaris
By: BAS Staff
In 2011, archaeologists excavating Avaris (modern Tell el-Dab‘a), in the eastern Nile Delta, made a gruesome discovery. In three pits just outside an ancient palace […]
Mar 13
Identifying Pi Ramesses
Mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as one of the two cities in which the Israelites labored during their servitude in Egypt, Pi Ramesses—biblical Raamses […]
Mar 10
Necho and Josiah at Megiddo
Although remembered in the Bible as one of Judah’s most pious rulers, King Josiah met a rather untimely death, slain at Megiddo by Pharaoh Necho […]
Feb 28
Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered
A joint Egyptian-British archaeological team has discovered the royal tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II (r. 1513–1500 BCE), marking the first discovery of a pharaoh’s tomb […]
Jan 13
More Discoveries at Saqqara
Continued excavations at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara in Egypt have revealed yet more of the site’s rich history, with tombs and mastabas discovered from […]
