"The aroma and flavor are incredible. I’m emotional," tweeted Seamus Blackley after tasting his freshly baked loaf.

Once vassals to pharaohs, the Kushite kings of Nubia took control of Egypt for almost a century. Embracing Egyptian rituals, they created a culture that influenced both civilizations.

Saqqara is located about 25 miles southwest of Cairo as "one of the most important cities in ancient Egyptian history," says the Ministry’s website. It adds, "Saqqara is truly an open-air museum ...

Ancient Egyptians often buried a collection of items, known as “foundation deposits,” before they began to build important new structures. The team discovered a hoard of 337 coins ...

According to Live Science, the discovery sheds new light on the ancient Egyptian celebration of Wepet Renpet, or the Opening of the Year, a festival that was central to their culture and calendar.