The artifact, estimated to be over 3,000 years old, is unlike anything ever recorded in Egyptian history, raising more questions than answers about the true nature of ancient civilizations.

Even though archaeological and scientific tools have discovered much about these ancient civilizations, including facts about their daily lives, religions, and habits, many "disappearances" remain ...

Today, UChicago scholars partner with local experts to document and preserve ancient sites and culture. Data collected in the field supports research in the Departments of Near Eastern Languages and ...