Archaeologists have developed the most precise chronology yet for Early Egypt and the rise to the First Dynasty of Egypt. Skip to ... King Djet from 2989–2941 B.C.; Queen Merneith from 2946 ...

The new finding reveals a robust timeline for the first eight kings and queens of Egypt, including, in order of succession, King Aha, King Djer, King Djet, Queen Merneith, King Den, King Anedjib ...

Jars of wine, some still sealed, were discovered in an Egyptian queen's tomb from 5,000 years ago. Scientists say the excavation from Egypt's first royal cemetery at Abydos reveals secrets.

Archaeologists discover tomb of Egyptian royal priest 01:54. Cairo — Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities has revealed details of the latest landmark discoveries to emerge from the Saqqara necropolis ...

A Czech archeology team in Egypt has uncovered an intriguing find: the tomb of a previously unknown queen. The discovery was made in an Old Kingdom necropolis southwest of Cairo in Abusir, home to ...

French archaeologists announced Wednesday the discovery outside Cairo of the burial chamber of a mysterious queen from Egypt's Old Kingdom more than 4,000 years ago. The necropolis of Saqqara ...

The most precise chronology of Early Egypt yet suggests the country formed much more quickly than ... King Djet from 2989–2941 B.C.; Queen Merneith from 2946–2916 B.C.; King Den from ...

A Czech archeology team in Egypt has uncovered an intriguing find: the tomb of a previously unknown queen. The discovery was made in an Old Kingdom necropolis southwest of Cairo in Abusir, home to ...