A scarab beetle set in gold shows that ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the most important organ in the human body.

were in for a dazzling surprise when they turned up a clutch of gold jewelry and ornaments. The mission was undertaken by the French-Egyptian Centre for the Study of the Temples of Karnak ...

This belief shows the spiritual significance that jewelry had in the lives of ancient Egyptians. Even a single bead was considered a window into their culture and beliefs. The Karnak temple ...

It’s certainly not because the pieces aren’t precious, Solomon said. “Ancient jewelry is much less expensive than what retail is right now,” she said. In fact, some of the items up for ...

The discoveries include gold-plated beads, eye-shaped amulets and a small statue of three Egyptian gods. Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities A team of Egyptian and French archaeologists ...