Archaeology
Madbouly appoints new Secretary General for Supreme Council of Antiquities
March 16, 2024
Madbouly appoints new Secretary General for Supreme Council of Antiquities
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decision on Thursday assigning Mohamed Ismail Khaled to the position of Secretary-General of…
Here are the working hours for Egypt’s museums, archaeological sites in Ramadan
March 10, 2024
Here are the working hours for Egypt’s museums, archaeological sites in Ramadan
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the timings of museums and archaeological sites during the holy month of…
Bust of Ramses II statue uncovered in Upper Egypt
March 5, 2024
Bust of Ramses II statue uncovered in Upper Egypt
The joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the University of Colorado, operating in the el-Ashmunein…
Ancient Egyptian antiquities to go for sale at Christie’s in New York on April
March 2, 2024
Ancient Egyptian antiquities to go for sale at Christie’s in New York on April
The Christie’s New York auction house is displaying a selection of antiques from across the ancient Mediterranean, including pieces from…
Over 4,000 tourists witness sun alignment on Ramses statue in Abu Simbel
February 22, 2024
Over 4,000 tourists witness sun alignment on Ramses statue in Abu Simbel
Over 4,000 tourists on Thursday witnessed the phenomenon of the sun’s rays aligning with the statue of Ramses II in…
Tourism Min. Inaugurates Ramla, Al-Haddad Towers at Cairo Citadel
February 20, 2024
Tourism Min. Inaugurates Ramla, Al-Haddad Towers at Cairo Citadel
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa opened, on Sunday 18 February 2024, Ramla and Al-Haddad Towers at Cairo Citadel…
Committee rejects project to reinstall Menkaure Pyramid covering
February 17, 2024
Committee rejects project to reinstall Menkaure Pyramid covering
The supreme scientific committee formed to review the architectural restoration project for the Pyramid of Menkaure has turned down plans…
787 Egyptian artifacts to be displayed in China for one year
February 9, 2024
787 Egyptian artifacts to be displayed in China for one year
The Shanghai Museum in China will host 787 Egyptian artifacts in a massive exhibition taking place from July 2024 to…
Egypt puts finishing touches on the Grand Egyptian Museum
February 7, 2024
Egypt puts finishing touches on the Grand Egyptian Museum
Egypt is in the final steps before finishing the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) project and the development of the surrounding…
Tourism Minister issues ministerial decision to review Menkaure Pyramid project
February 4, 2024
Tourism Minister issues ministerial decision to review Menkaure Pyramid project
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa issued a ministerial decision on Saturday to form a higher scientific committee to…