Anubis is one of the oldest gods in Egyptian religion, yet his real role is often misunderstood. This video explains why he became linked to tombs, mummification, and guiding souls into the next world ...

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Ancient Egyptians believed that our hearts would be weighed by Anubis at the hall of the underworld before the gods rendered a decision on how we’d spend our afterlife. Next to Anubis stands Ammit, ...

At the base of a pyramid-shaped peak in the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos lies the tomb of an unknown pharaoh. After decades of ex- cavations at the site, and con-sidering the Egyptians’ usually ...

A new Met exhibit, "Divine Egypt," showcases more than 200 artifacts and focuses on the profound roles of deities like Anubis, Maat and Ra in ancient Egyptian life. (AP Video: Ted Shaffrey) Eurasia ...