Ancient Egypt

Archived since December / January 2005
114 issues
Modern Archive Bi-monthly
Ancient Egypt is the world's leading Egyptology magazine, exploring the history, people and culture of the Nile Valley.

Written by experts in the field of Egyptology, Ancient Egypt is a lively informative global magazine appealing to Egyptology professionals and anyone with an interest in this fascinating early civilisation. Published bimonthly, this glossy 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. How did Tutankhamun die? How did hieroglyphic writing work? What did ancient Egyptians eat for breakfast? 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. Love ancient Egypt? Then Ancient Egypt is the must-have magazine for you!
Latest issue
  • Magic and power: the symbolism of hair in ancient Egypt
  • Illuminating antiquity: the Pharos lighthouse in Alexandria
  • The rediscovery of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut
  • Senusret I: the Twelfth Dynasty king who transformed Egypt
  • Ani’s life after death: declaration of innocence and weighing the heart
  • Robert Talbot Kelly: Egypt – painted and described
  • Horned beasts: cattle and cow deities
  • Out and about: cycling around Malqata

Subjects: Africa, Egypt, History

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  • First Issue: December / January 2005
  • Latest Issue: March / April 2025 No. 147
  • Issue Count: 114
  • Published: Bi-monthly
  • ISSN: 2059-5212