"Mummy's Curse"—Fact or Fiction? Popularized after the discovery of King Tut's tomb, the legend of the mummy's curse seems destined never to die.

Valley of the Kings—Gateway to the Afterlife For centuries, pharaohs hid their tombs in this obscure valley to thwart thieves. Did it work? Find out.

Photo Gallery: Egypt From the Great Sphinx to the Pyramids, unearth Egypt’s ancient past. Get photos and wallpaper.

Video: Ancient Treasures, Illegal Trade In Upper Egypt, many residents can find priceless antiquities right under their own homes! National Geographic's Lisa Ling uncovers the story behind illegal trade in Egypt's ancient artifacts.

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Zahi Hawass Famed Egyptologist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Zahi Hawass has brought the world of the pharaohs into the homes and hearts of people around the globe. Get the full story on this real-life Indiana Jones.