Up to a third of ancient Egyptian animal mummies have turned out to be nothing more than dummies.
Ancient texts suggest that the Egyptians had their own state-supported health care system.
Researchers have succeeded in interpreting a 1,300-year-old handbook full of invocations and spells.
Several artefacts were discovered inside the casket including a signet ring with a pharaonic seal.
Archaeologists have excavated the site of an ancient Egyptian tomb where a 7m high pyramid once stood.
Authorities have been attempting to tackle the damage that tourism is doing to ancient Egyptian tombs.
Radiocarbon dating and computer models have helped build up a new picture of Egypt's earliest days.