Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Egypt's past.
Explore Egyptian tombs and discover artifacts that open a window on the past, revealing details of life in an ancient Egyptian civilization that lasted for over 3,000 years. Knowledge of all this splendid culture comes to us through significant archaeological finds, such as royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, which contained not only mummies, but exquisite artifacts as well. The discovery of the Rosetta Stone by Napoleon's troops in 1799, eventually led to the decoding of Egyptian hieroglyphics. The wonders of the tomb of Tutankhamun continue to yield secrets of ancient Egyptian civilization. Ancient Egypt still holds many mysteries. Share the excitement of the scientists who are in the field today, working to unlock the secrets of Egypt's past.