Archaeology
Family of Egyptian doctor refuses Israeli medal
October 24, 2013
Family of Egyptian doctor refuses Israeli medal
The family of the late Egyptian physician, Mohamed Helmy, has declined a certificate of honor and a medal from the…
Antiquities Ministry halts sale of 165 ancient Egyptian artifacts in London auction hall
October 16, 2013
Antiquities Ministry halts sale of 165 ancient Egyptian artifacts in London auction hall
Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim requested the Foreign Ministry to stop the sale of 165 ancient Egyptian artifacts at Bonhams…
Egypt recovers ancient statue thanks to German family’s will
October 11, 2013
Egypt recovers ancient statue thanks to German family’s will
An antique statue has been repatriated to Egypt from the family of a German citizen who bequeathed the item in…
A Dictionary of the Revolution: a popular documentation
September 24, 2013
A Dictionary of the Revolution: a popular documentation
Writer Amira Hanafy is currently working on a “popular” dictionary to document the Egyptian revolution. “A Dictionary of the Revolution” aims…
Arrested suspect in Mallawi Museum robbery possessed 13 stolen artifacts
September 17, 2013
Arrested suspect in Mallawi Museum robbery possessed 13 stolen artifacts
The Interior Ministry announced on Facebook they had arrested a suspect in the case of stolen artifacts from the Mallawi…
New archaeological discovery found in Alexandria
September 11, 2013
New archaeological discovery found in Alexandria
Alexandria's antiquities department has discovered a new archaeological monument in the eastern area of the city.
Egypt’s monuments and scientific research the biggest loser of Brotherhood sit-ins dispersal
August 31, 2013
Egypt’s monuments and scientific research the biggest loser of Brotherhood sit-ins dispersal
Not only has Egypt’s cultural heritage been victim to recent political instability, several state bodies have shown scientific research has…
Iraq seeks to promote tourism despite violence
July 31, 2013
Iraq seeks to promote tourism despite violence
As it trundles down busy roads, the minibus packed with tourists would be unremarkable except for two things -- its…
Ancient Coptic icons seized at Cairo airport
July 31, 2013
Ancient Coptic icons seized at Cairo airport
Customs officers at Cairo airport have seized three ancient Coptic icons that someone attempted to smuggle to the United States. Customs…
The Fatimid lantern: A Ramadan legacy
July 28, 2013
The Fatimid lantern: A Ramadan legacy
In Fayoum's famous commercial street, Ramla, you cannot miss Darwish al-Shamy's sons' workshop which makes the Fatimid lantern with its…