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
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Magazine Features
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Treasures of Egypt
An updated collection of National Geographic photos and features about the world's greatest trove of ancient treasures.
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The Sinai
Amid a sea of conflict, the Sinai offers pleasure, spiritual refuge, and—potentially—harmony.
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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.
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The Black Pharaohs
An ignored chapter of history tells of a time when kings from deep in Africa conquered ancient Egypt.
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King Tut's Family Secrets
DNA evidence reveals the truth about the boy king’s parents and new clues to his untimely death.
Featured Trip
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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.
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