Archaeology
Egypt retrieves stolen artifacts from Spain, France
January 29, 2015
Egypt retrieves stolen artifacts from Spain, France
Egypt has managed to retrieve and claim title to 274 illegally smuggled artifacts from Spain and France, the Antiquities Ministry has…
Campaign, alarmed by surge in illegal excavations, promotes awareness
January 27, 2015
Campaign, alarmed by surge in illegal excavations, promotes awareness
An independent campaign has unveiled a “terrifying” surge in illegal excavations by citizens in the slums of the coastal province…
This day in history British novelist George Orwell died in 1950
January 21, 2015
This day in history British novelist George Orwell died in 1950
Eric Arthur Blair, known as George Orwell, was born on 25 June 1903 in the Indian Punjab province to a…
Ministers agree to urgently fund suspended antiquity and museum projects
January 20, 2015
Ministers agree to urgently fund suspended antiquity and museum projects
The ministerial economic committee, presided over by Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb, has tackled much-needed funding to resume suspended archaeological projects. Antiquities…
Exhibition recounting Red Sea history held in Hurghada
January 19, 2015
Exhibition recounting Red Sea history held in Hurghada
The Free Youth Association has opened a historical exhibition in Hurghada documenting the history of the Red Sea over the past…
Mauritania hopes to benefit from Egypt’s experience in antiquities
January 14, 2015
Mauritania hopes to benefit from Egypt’s experience in antiquities
Nashat Deif, director of the Egyptian Cultural Center in Nouakchott, met with Ibna bint al-Khales, the director of the Mauritanian…
13 Archaeological projects suspended due lack of funding
January 12, 2015
13 Archaeological projects suspended due lack of funding
Around 13 pivotal archaeological projects in Alexandria have been stopped since the uprising in 2011 due to lack of funding. Officials…
12,000 antiquities renovated to be displayed at Grand Museum: Minister
January 11, 2015
12,000 antiquities renovated to be displayed at Grand Museum: Minister
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb inspected on Saturday the new Grand Egyptian Museum to check work progress and ensure the timeline…
Man keeps one of a kind historical book on Siwa Oasis
January 9, 2015
Man keeps one of a kind historical book on Siwa Oasis
"History of Siwa People Life Since Islamic Conquest Until 1327 AH," a book one can only see at the home…
Bridge to the past: Massachusetts opens 220-year-old time capsule
January 7, 2015
Bridge to the past: Massachusetts opens 220-year-old time capsule
A 220-year-old time capsule containing coins, documents and other artifacts left by U.S. founding fathers Samuel Adams and Paul Revere…