High-resolution imaging conducted at USC reveals evidence of chronic pain, dental disease and possible surgical intervention in two ancient priests.

Doctors used CT scans to study ancient Egyptian mummies, uncovering injuries, aging, and personal details without disturbing ...

Modern medical technology is “bringing to life” two priests of ancient Egypt, revealing their appearance, illnesses, and ...

Religion in ancient Egypt explained the mysteries of the universe and acted as a social glue. The priesthood helped preserve old traditions that underpinned Egyptian culture and its hierarchy helped ...

In Nes-Min’s case, CT scanning revealed a collapsed lumbar vertebra - an injury pattern that suggests age-related wear and tear and likely long-term discomfort. According to Summer Decker, head of 3D ...

The Gold Coffin of Nedjemankh is displayed during a news conference to announce its return the the people of Egypt. [Photo: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid] The gilded coffin of a high-ranking ancient ...

The Egyptians believed that hieroglyphs offered magical protection to people in this life and the afterlife, and inscribed the signs on monuments, statues, funerary objects, and papyri.

CAIRO: Egyptian archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a priest who conducted prayer rituals before statues of a dead pharaoh more than 4,000 years ago, the antiquities council said last week. The ...