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Ancient Egypt

Archived since December / January 2005
Modern Archive

122 issues

Ancient Egypt, written by experts in the field of Egyptology, is a lively informative global magazine appealing to Egyptology professionals, students and researchers.

Published bi-monthly, this well-presented magazine brings readers up to date with the latest news, discoveries, excavations and research into the history of Egypt from Predynastic times through to the modern era.

There are in-depth articles on the building of the pyramids, the lives of the great Pharaohs, brewing and agriculture, health and disease, gods and goddesses, tombs and temples and ancient Egyptian art and culture. Find out about great Egyptologists and explorers, and ancient priests and peasants; discover more about Egyptian technology and the latest DNA and scanning techniques.

All this plus guides to museum collections, reviews of the latest books and interactive media and event listings for all UK Egyptology Societies and major worldwide conferences and exhibitions.

Latest Issue:

In this issue:
  • The mineral wealth of Pharaonic Egypt: how geology led to wealth
  • Jacques de Morgan, French mining engineer and archaeologist, at Dahshur
  • Pain relief in ancient Egypt: plant-based remedies
  • The Lost Kingdom of Yam: in search of a mysterious land
  • Beyond Montet: new discoveries in the royal necropolis of Tanis
  • Bread, beer, and economics: grain for wages and taxes.
  • Karl Harris visits Amarna’s Central City and South Tombs

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  • First Issue: December / January 2005
  • Latest Issue: July / August 2026
  • Issue Count: 122