Ancient Egypt

A rare life-size petroglyph discovered in Sudan may depict an ancient Nubian king, according to reports drawing on archaeological findings. The carving is attracting attention for what it could reveal about royal imagery and power in the ancient Kingdom of Kush, whose monuments in northern Sudan are among the largest surviving traces of a civilization often overshadowed by Egypt.

An ancient Egyptian fortress is offering new insight into military life during the New Kingdom period. Findings from the site shed light on how soldiers lived and how Egypt organized its defenses at the height of its imperial power. The discovery is drawing attention from archaeology enthusiasts and historians interested in Egypt's military history.