The discovery provides molecular evidence for the presence of plague in ancient Egypt, as researchers have ... hinted at possible outbreaks along the Nile River in historic times.

The invention of the shaduf was very important in the story of Ancient Egypt. It helped people to easily access the water from the River Nile. They built a system of canals to bring the water to ...

The serious economic crisis that is hitting Egypt is to blame. The giant country on the Nile has been teetering toward an abyss for years. The state coffers are almost empty, debt levels are ...

What took me so long? All my life I’ve wanted to visit Egypt and now I’m finally on a plane enjoying an aerial view of the Nile snaking across the Sahara. This is a destination where ancient ...

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My aerial adventure is one of several land-based activities available on a new cruise down Egypt’s main aquatic artery, the Nile. For the first time, tour operator Tui has expanded its river ...

This new stress-free, week-long cruise takes in many of Egypt's epic treasures and starts from around £1,500, with flights ...

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam stated that Egypt was compelled to suspend its participation in the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) technical activities in 2010 due to ...

During Karim's burial ceremony, the Governor of Aswan, as a mark of respect, facilitated and participated in a dignified procession through the city to the banks of the River Nile on February 9 ...

Like Mena House, the Cataract is one of Egypt’s most storied hotels, best known as the place where Agatha Christie wrote Death on the Nile. Christie could write a novel in 12 weeks but stayed at ...