Archaeology
Abul Ela bridge to be turned to tourist place
November 30, 2014
Abul Ela bridge to be turned to tourist place
Al-Masry Al-Youm has obtained photos and plans on the development of the Abul Ela bridge and the corniche in the area…
Lebanese ‘giant of poetry’ Said Aql dead at 102
November 28, 2014
Lebanese ‘giant of poetry’ Said Aql dead at 102
Lebanese poet Said Aql, whose work was loved by Arab readers but who hated Arabism so much that he invented…
US State Department agrees to impose restrictions on smuggling Egyptian antiquities
November 25, 2014
US State Department agrees to impose restrictions on smuggling Egyptian antiquities
Eight months after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Egypt and the United States in order to protect…
Sugar and Lemon district: A district with a sweet history
November 24, 2014
Sugar and Lemon district: A district with a sweet history
‘Sugar and Lemon’ is a name given to a district after a visit to Mohamed Ali Pasha.
Paintings discovered at Greece’s biggest ancient tomb
November 23, 2014
Paintings discovered at Greece’s biggest ancient tomb
Paintings of daily life have been discovered on columns at Greece's biggest ancient tomb at Amphipolis in the northern region…
Antique radio seller: Egyptians underappreciate antiques
November 18, 2014
Antique radio seller: Egyptians underappreciate antiques
Every morning, Reda Baguiry opens his small store of radio sets, where shelves of antique radios collect dust, afraid that…
Pharaonic treasures to go on display in Germany
November 15, 2014
Pharaonic treasures to go on display in Germany
The city of Mannheim, Germany, is scheduled to host an exhibition of ancient Pharaonic artifacts that date back to 4,000…
After 15 years, Cairo International Film Festival displays Ha’et al-Botoulat movie
November 13, 2014
After 15 years, Cairo International Film Festival displays Ha’et al-Botoulat movie
As part of the 36th session of the Cairo International Film Festival the Egyptian film Ha'et al-Botoulat (Wall of Achievements)…
This day in History: Yasser Arafat died
November 11, 2014
This day in History: Yasser Arafat died
Today 11 November marks the 10th anniversary of death of former Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, known by his companions as…