Zahi Hawass describes some of the private tombs of the Old Kingdom, built in the expectation of continuing needs in the afterlife ...

The date engraved on the Djehuti Mes’ funerary stelae indicates that ... In November, Egyptian and American archaeologists excavated an ancient tomb with 11 sealed burials near Luxor.

Saqqara is located about 25 miles southwest of Cairo as "one of the most important cities in ancient Egyptian history," says the Ministry’s website. It adds, "Saqqara is truly an open-air museum ...

Egyptian zodiac signs originate from ancient Egyptian astrology, often linked to the deities and their influence on life. Nick Brundle Photography / Getty Images ...