Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bust of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt Nefertiti was an ancient Egyptian queen consort who was likely King Tut's stepmother and may have ...

On a sunny afternoon on Dec. 6, 1912, an Egyptian worker at a dig along the banks of the Nile came across what may be the most striking find in the history of Egyptology. Ludwig Borchardt, the German ...

Social media reaction to what many describe as European features on a reconstruction of a mummy believed to be Egyptian Queen Nefertiti has led to accusations of historical “white washing.” The face ...

She is an enduring global symbol of beauty, power and mystery who has fascinated Hitler, Beyonce and Arab Spring activists alike: Queen Nefertiti, whose name translates to "the beautiful one has come, ...

Digital scans of Queen Nefertiti's iconic bust—which have long been kept under lock and key by a German museum—have finally been revealed to the public The famous portrait sculpture of the Ancient ...

CAIRO(Reuters) - High-resolution scans suggest the tomb of Ancient Egypt's boy-king Tutankhamun contains passages to two hidden chambers, including what one British archaeologist believes is the last ...

CAIRO, EGYPT — Radar scans of King Tutankhamun's burial chamber have revealed two hidden rooms, a tantalizing discovery that could resolve a mystery as old as the pyramids: What was the fate of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Of all the ancient Egyptians who wore kohl, Queen Nefertiti reigns supreme. But the elusive royal was far ...

A 3D model of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti’s face has sparked a race row — with many claiming it should be darker. Working from the mummy, scientists from the University of Bristol brought the ...

Egypt formally demanded the return of the 3,300-year-old bust of Queen Nefertiti, saying it was sneaked out of the country illegally. Dating from the 14th century B.C., the 19-inch painted limestone ...

A legendary archaeologist claims he is closing in on the long-lost tomb of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti. Dr Zahi Hawass, an Egyptologist and former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, boldly predicted he ...

What was supposed to be a historical reconstruction project, showing the face of King Tut's biological mother Queen Nefertiti for the first time, has turned sour, amid accusations of whitewashing. The ...