Encounters with Ancient Egypt

The civilization of ancient Egypt, which lasted from 3,000 B.C. to 332 B.C., before being conquered by Alexander the Great, continues to enthrall us. Egyptologist Mary Vaught will explore this fascinating world in images and words.

The Discovery of a New Pharaoh's Tomb

February 19, 2025, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of “the last missing royal tomb of the 18th Dynasty.” Reported to be the Tomb of Thutmose II, the discovery marks the first time a Pharoah’s tomb has been found by a British-led excavation since Tutankhamun's was found over a century ago. Let’s follow the evidence as it is uncovered and see what this site has to reveal.

The Latest in Ancient Egypt

The past few years have seen some extraordinary, exciting, and surprising finds uncovered in Ancient Egyptian archaeological excavations. Over 1,500 limestone blocks, many of them inscribed and painted, from the valley temple associated with Hatshepsut’s magnificent funerary temple, known as ‘Djeser-djeseru’ or ‘the holiest of the holy.’ Ancient rock-cut tombs and burial shafts dating back 3,600 years along with other exciting finds in the area. Continued finds in Thonis-Heracleon, a vast underground city, and other exciting artifacts are waiting to be discovered.