Archaeology

Egypt retrieves stolen artifacts from Spain, France

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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