Egypt Guide -- National Geographic

A lion with the face of a pharaoh, the 4,500-year-old Sphinx stands guard at Giza.

Photograph by Kenneth Garrett/National Geographic Stock

A Traveler in Egypt

Treasures of Egypt

An updated collection of National Geographic photos and features shares the world's greatest trove of ancient treasures.
The Sinai

Amid a sea of conflict, the Sinai offers pleasure, spiritual refuge, and—potentially—harmony.
The King Herself

What motivated Hatshepsut to rule ancient Egypt as a man while her stepson stood in the shadows? Her mummy, and her true story, come to light.
The Black Pharaohs

An ignored chapter of history tells of a time when kings from deep in Africa conquered ancient Egypt.
King Tut's Family Secrets

DNA evidence reveals the truth about the boy king’s parents and new clues to his untimely death.

Mysteries of Ancient Egypt

Go behind the scenes with National Geographic on an 11-day adventure with a top Egyptologist—explore Cairo, Luxor, and Abu Simbel and spend four days cruising the Nile.