Archaeology

US State Department agrees to impose restrictions on smuggling Egyptian antiquities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
Library of Alexandria to host lecture on the city’s ancient history

Library of Alexandria to host lecture on the city’s ancient history

The Library of Alexandria will hold a lecture and video conference about ancient Alexandrian history entitled "From the prehistory Aegean…
Saqqara pyramid committee urges restoration to prevent collapse

Saqqara pyramid committee urges restoration to prevent collapse

Tareq Al-Nabarawy, head of Engineers Syndicate, said that Saqqara pyramid requires non-stop restoration to be carried out and called for…
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