The artifacts reveal the harsh working conditions in ancient Egyptian gold mines under the rule of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

Screenshot from Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' Facebook post Archaeologists working at the Karnak temple complex in Luxor, Egypt, uncovered a broken pot containing gold and metal rings ...

The artefacts found at the site included beads, amulets and statuettes, many made of gold, the Egyptian ministry of tourism and antiquities said. The ornaments were contained in a small pot ...

The mined Egyptian gold would have helped fund Ptolemy I's military campaigns at the expense of the workers. "These objects give us irrefutable proof of the miners' status, which we did not have ...

Among the most anticipated displays for the grand opening are the treasures of Tutankhamun, including his iconic gold mask ... at 200 Egyptian pounds (about $4) for adult nationals, and 1,200 pounds ...

CAIRO – Nestled near the iconic Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is preparing for a lavish ... including his iconic gold mask, which will take pride of place in a dedicated gallery.