Archaeology
Ministry of Antiquities denies alleged risk of collapse of Qaitbay Citadel
August 9, 2017
Ministry of Antiquities denies alleged risk of collapse of Qaitbay Citadel
Egypt’s Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities denied statements recently circulated that the Alexandria’s Qaitbay Citadel is in…
Antiquities Ministry to renovate Rasheed’s Al-Mahally Mosque
August 8, 2017
Antiquities Ministry to renovate Rasheed’s Al-Mahally Mosque
The Ministry of Antiquities began to develop and renovate the Al-Mahally Mosque Tuesday, in the city of Rasheed, as part…
In photos: Antiquities Ministry to pursue Tell Basta Museum renovations worth LE 3 million
August 2, 2017
In photos: Antiquities Ministry to pursue Tell Basta Museum renovations worth LE 3 million
Head of the Projects Department at the Ministry of Antiquities, Wa’ad Allah Abu al-Ela, said Wednesday that renovation work of…
New pharaonic tomb unearthed in Sharqia
July 25, 2017
New pharaonic tomb unearthed in Sharqia
The Egyptian Archaeological Mission of East Delta unearthed a pharaonic tomb in the city of al-Hosayneya in the al-Sharqia governorate.…
Police foil attempt to steal goddess Isis statue in Nubia Museum
July 24, 2017
Police foil attempt to steal goddess Isis statue in Nubia Museum
Police and employees of the Nubia Museum in Aswan on Sunday foiled an attempt to steal a statue depicting goddess…
Arab Contractors start restoration on Baron Empain Palace
July 22, 2017
Arab Contractors start restoration on Baron Empain Palace
The Arab Contractors Company, commissioned by the Engineering Corps of the Armed Forces in cooperation with the Ministry of Antiquities,…
Islamic engravings uncovered in Red Sea’s Golden Triangle
July 20, 2017
Islamic engravings uncovered in Red Sea’s Golden Triangle
Islamic texts dating back to the Bahri Mamluk era were discovered on Wednesday during an archaeological dig carried out by an Egyptian mission, according…
Mohamed Ali Shubra Palace to be restored at LE150 million: Qaliubiya governor
July 11, 2017
Mohamed Ali Shubra Palace to be restored at LE150 million: Qaliubiya governor
Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany has agreed to the restoration of Prince Mohamed Ali Pasha Palace in Shubra al-Kheima at LE150 million,…
Additional golf carts provided to ease commutes on Moez street
July 6, 2017
Additional golf carts provided to ease commutes on Moez street
Five extra golf carts were provided on Moez street, by the Historic Cairo Rehabilitation Project, to facilitate transportation of their…
Jewish Temple in Alexandria to be restored at LE40 million
July 5, 2017
Jewish Temple in Alexandria to be restored at LE40 million
The Ministry of Antiquities’ Projects Sector approved the disbursement of LE40 million for a comprehensive restoration and development plan for…