Roman Egypt

The Ptolemaic Dynasty ruled Egypt for nearly three centuries. This Greek dynasty came to an end when the Romans defeated the famous Mark Antony and Cleopatra. What was Egypt like under Roman rule? How was it different or similar...

A team of archaeologists in Egypt have found structures, burials, and objects dating back to the Byzantine and Late periods in the Necropolis of Meir in the Assiut governorate. The discovery was important due to the breadth of finds from...

An ancient statue of Buddha has been discovered in the seaport of Berenice in Egypt, shedding further light on the trade links between India and Egypt during the period of Roman rule. The statue is believed to date back...