Archaeology
Renovations begin at Tutankhamun Luxor tomb
October 1, 2015
Renovations begin at Tutankhamun Luxor tomb
A US archaeological institute began renovating the tomb of famous Pharaoh King Tutankhamun in Luxor on Thursday. The J. Paul Getty…
Rare Byzantine-era mosaic of ‘city map’ restored in Israel
October 1, 2015
Rare Byzantine-era mosaic of ‘city map’ restored in Israel
A rare Byzantine-era floor mosaic discovered in Israel that depicts streets and buildings on a "city map" of a place…
British Museum of Food to open next month
September 30, 2015
British Museum of Food to open next month
A museum dedicated to the evolution, history and science of food is set to open its doors in London next…
Search for Egypt’s Nefertiti gains new momentum
September 30, 2015
Search for Egypt’s Nefertiti gains new momentum
The search for ancient Egypt's Queen Nefertiti in an alleged hidden chamber in King Tut's tomb gained new momentum as…
70% chance of hidden chambers behind Tutankhamun tomb walls: Antiquities Minister
September 29, 2015
70% chance of hidden chambers behind Tutankhamun tomb walls: Antiquities Minister
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty recently completed an inspection tour on the tombs of King Amenhotep II (Tomb KV35), King Horemheb…
Ancient Luxor tomb reopens in November: minister
September 29, 2015
Ancient Luxor tomb reopens in November: minister
The ancient Pharaonic tomb of Horemheb in Luxor will reopen to visitors on November 4, Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty said…
Archaeologist searching for Nefertiti tomb to hold press conference Thursday
September 29, 2015
Archaeologist searching for Nefertiti tomb to hold press conference Thursday
Antiquitites Minister Mamdouh al-Damaty will hold a press conference with British Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves Thursday, at the headquarters of the State…
Egypt to retrieve stolen statue from France
September 24, 2015
Egypt to retrieve stolen statue from France
Egypt will receive on October 1st a statue smuggled from Saqqara museum store to France, Antiquities Minister Mamdouh el Damaty…
Discussions to start searching for Nefertiti’s tomb
September 21, 2015
Discussions to start searching for Nefertiti’s tomb
British Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves will present his theory on Queen Nefertiti’s tomb during a talk on Monday. He believes the…