Amidst the ancient temples and tombs in Egypt Luxor skilled artisans continue to transform alabaster -- a luminous stone once cherished by pharaohs - ...

Working at a site outside of Cairo, they uncovered four ancient tombs filled with vases, winding underground ... inside the tombs included an Egyptian alabaster plate, a solid cylindrical bowl ...

He pointed out that several vessels were discovered in the surrounding area, including an Egyptian alabaster plate and a solid cylindrical vessel that may date back to the late Second Dynasty and ...