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Italian archaeologists: Ancient Egyptian ‘Mona Lisa’ fake

Italian archaeologists: Ancient Egyptian ‘Mona Lisa’ fake

Al-Masry Al-Youm has obtained a copy of the research paper prepared by Francesco Tiradritti, egyptologist and head of the Italian…
Turin Egyptian Museum gets overhaul of pharaonic proportions

Turin Egyptian Museum gets overhaul of pharaonic proportions

 For the earliest Egyptologists, a trip to the Egyptian Museum in Turin was considered indispensable. The museum's new director is…
Despite gallery delays, UAE cements status as regional art hub

Despite gallery delays, UAE cements status as regional art hub

Abu Dhabi’s branches of the Guggenheim and Louvre museums may be long overdue, but that has not stopped the United…
Turkish exhibit shows World War One propaganda was part of the everyday

Turkish exhibit shows World War One propaganda was part of the everyday

Beer mugs and embroidered handkerchiefs are among the everyday items repurposed for World War One propaganda and now on display…
Chance to get closer to Elvis Presley

Chance to get closer to Elvis Presley

Two new exhibits, featuring over 125 rare artifacts, have opened on 19 March at Elvis Presley’s famous Memphis mansion. The exhibits,…
Alexandria Opera House commemorates Abdel Halim Hafez

Alexandria Opera House commemorates Abdel Halim Hafez

The classical Arabic Music ensemble of the Alexandria Opera House, led by Ihab Abdel Hamid, is giving a concert on…
Egyptians embrace Indian dancing in culture festival

Egyptians embrace Indian dancing in culture festival

Young Egyptians attempted Indian dance moves to Bollywood tunes at the third edition of the India by the Nile festival,…
Designers elevate Chinese culture at Beijing Fashion Week

Designers elevate Chinese culture at Beijing Fashion Week

China Fashion Week wrapped up seven days of catwalk shows on Tuesday, showcasing an array of cool and colorful as…
Turkish exhibit shows World War One propaganda was part of the everyday

Turkish exhibit shows World War One propaganda was part of the everyday

Beer mugs and embroidered handkerchiefs are among the everyday items repurposed for World War One propaganda and now on display…
Party like it’s 3000 BC: Egyptian beer vessels unearthed in Tel Aviv

Party like it’s 3000 BC: Egyptian beer vessels unearthed in Tel Aviv

Fragments of ancient beer-brewing basins unearthed in Tel Aviv indicate that Egyptians more than 5,000 years ago had settled farther…
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