The deal, pending approval from the Egyptian Government, will see Shell retain a 36% interest and operate the block.

QatarEnergy has agreed to acquire a 27% stake in Shell’s offshore North Cleopatra exploration block in Egypt’s Herodotus Basin.

Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Kathleen Martínez was captivated by Cleopatra. The ancient Egyptian queen ignited a passion in her that has never left – so much so, she’s spent over two decades ...

About 2,000 years later, Martínez recruited the help of a very well-known name in regards to underwater discoveries– Dr. Robert Ballard . The oceanographer, senior scientists emeritus at Woods Hole ...

During her hunt for the Egyptian queen’s lost tomb, National Geographic Explorer Kathleen Martínez uncovered the sunken landscape near the ruins of Taposiris Magna.

Archaeologists say they've discovered an ancient, long-submerged Mediterranean port, but for the head of the mission, the real treasure is still hidden.

QatarEnergy will own 27 percent of the exploration block on Egypt's side of the Mediterranean, while Shell will retain a 36 percent operating stake.

Doomed Egyptian queen Cleopatra has captured the imaginations of people all over the world for centuries. Archaeologists have long sought to locate her tomb, which she shared with her lover, Mark ...

In a release, QatarEnergy said under terms of the agreement, which is subject to approval by the Egyptian government, Shell will retain a 36% participating interest as ...

Archaeologists in Egypt found a hidden harbor at the Temple of Taposiris Magna, a site tied to Cleopatra. Inside, they found ancient anchors and amphorae dating to the Ptolemaic period.

Discovering tombs and remains of royal figures of historical significance, such as Egypt's King Tutankhamun, is rare but can provide tremendous insight, said Dr. Jane Draycott, a senior lecturer in ...