Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a 3,000-year-old gold mining and processing complex that opens a rare window into how an ancient imperial economy actually worked. Instead of a single shaft or ...

Egyptian officials recently announced the discovery of a 3,000-year-old mining complex, complete with remnants of ancient homes, workshops and even baths. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and ...

Recently, archaeologists unearthed a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mining camp in the Sukari Mountains. Crews found evidence of ancient gold mining, processing, and purification. The archaeological ...

The discovery of two sets of iron ankle shackles at an ancient Egyptian gold mine reveals forced labor. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

LEAD, S.D. (AP) -- A former gold mine that yielded riches for more than a century is poised to spend the next half-century offering scientific prospectors a deeper understanding of the universe. More ...