Archaeology
NMEC approves proposal for new hall on ancient Egyptian mummies
June 3, 2024
NMEC approves proposal for new hall on ancient Egyptian mummies
The Board of Directors of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization approved a proposal to establish a new hall in…
Egyptian exhibition in Sydney attracts 500,000 visitors
May 25, 2024
Egyptian exhibition in Sydney attracts 500,000 visitors
The “Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs” exhibition that kicked off in Sydney, Australia, on November 17, has attracted…
Royal Jewelry Museum displays golden chessboard of King Farouk I
May 20, 2024
Royal Jewelry Museum displays golden chessboard of King Farouk I
The Royal Jewelry Museum in Alexandria announced on Sunday that it is now displaying a unique antique chessboard from the…
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism refutes rumors of giant structure found near Great Pyramid of Giza
May 16, 2024
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism refutes rumors of giant structure found near Great Pyramid of Giza
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities addressed rumors circulating online regarding the alleged discovery of a giant structure near…
Up to 300,000 signatures collected to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
May 9, 2024
Up to 300,000 signatures collected to reclaim Rosetta Stone from Britain
Former Egyptian archaeologist and antiquities minister Zahi Hawass said that he has prepared a document demanding the return of the…
Giza Court adjourns trial of 3 officials over stealing Osiris statue from Grand Egyptian Museum to July 6
May 8, 2024
Giza Court adjourns trial of 3 officials over stealing Osiris statue from Grand Egyptian Museum to July 6
The Giza Criminal Court on Tuesday adjourned the trial of three senior officials in the antiquities sector charged with stealing…
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization holds exhibition celebrating its 3rd anniversary
May 6, 2024
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization holds exhibition celebrating its 3rd anniversary
The CEO of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat Ahmed Ghoneim, opened a temporary exhibition entitled “The Story…
Cleopatra’s tomb mystery remains unsolved after Zahi Hawass calls off search
May 3, 2024
Cleopatra’s tomb mystery remains unsolved after Zahi Hawass calls off search
Famous Egyptologist and former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass announced the failure to find the tomb of Queen Cleopatra. Hawass…
US returns ancient Egyptian coffin to Swedish museum
April 30, 2024
US returns ancient Egyptian coffin to Swedish museum
The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston has returned a small decorated clay sarcophagus belonging to an Egyptian child…
Authorities arrest man attempting to smuggle 1,118 Egyptian artifacts
April 28, 2024
Authorities arrest man attempting to smuggle 1,118 Egyptian artifacts
The Interior Ministry arrested an employee suspected of possessing 1,118 pieces of antiquities in his residence in Assiut Governorate, Upper…