The simple answer is no. Not all of Egypt, ancient or modern, qualifies as a desert. Areas near the Nile River tend to be lusher, and Egyptians — in both ancient and modern times — have had a ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered several pieces of ancient rock art from more than 3,000 years ago, according to a statement released by the country's Ministry of Antiquities.. A joint ...

Ancient Egypt There are days when the sand blows ceaselessly, ... The Egyptians called the desert "deshret," meaning "red," and this endless carpet of sand covers an estimated 95 % of Egypt, ...

It may be a desert now, but ancient sea cows swam here. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. About 40 million years ago, a ...