Colourful, sealed sarcophagi and statues that were buried more than 2,500 years ago were displayed in a makeshift exhibit at the feet of the famed Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara.

Archeologists found another burial shaft at the Saqqara site, bringing the total number of coffins found to more than 139.

Archeologists say they have recovered 59 mummy sarcophagi in 'perfect' condition.

The Royal Ontario Museum’s newest exhibit wants to show visitors how six ‘average’ mummies are a lot like their modern counterparts.

'Egyptian Mummies and Eternal Life' is being brought from the Museo Egizio of Florence, Italy to make its North American debut in Halifax. 

Egypt's Antiquities Ministry has responded to recent media reports about the nature of the liquid and the identity of the skeletal remains found in a recently opened large black granite sarcophagus.

Archeologists believe the mummies belonged to immigrants from the first wave of Chinese who travelled to Peru in the mid-19th century to work in the country's booming sugar and cotton industries.

Scholars believe the chamber might hold as many as 32 mummies, including mummies of women and children.

Winnipeg students got some hands on experience learning about ancient Egypt after mummifying their vice principal Tuesday afternoon.