Archaeology
Around 22 tombs dating back to different eras discovered in Upper Egypt
February 25, 2023
Around 22 tombs dating back to different eras discovered in Upper Egypt
The joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the University of Barcelona, operating in the Bahnasa…
Photos: After 300 years, scientists finally solve mystery of mummified Japanese ‘mermaid’
February 21, 2023
Photos: After 300 years, scientists finally solve mystery of mummified Japanese ‘mermaid’
After nearly 300 years, scientists have finally solve the mystery of a “mummified mermaid” found in the Pacific Ocean off…
Photos: Largest papyrus in hieratic script to be displayed at Egyptian Museum
February 21, 2023
Photos: Largest papyrus in hieratic script to be displayed at Egyptian Museum
The first discovered and largest papyrus document written in hieratic script is set to be displayed at the Egyptian Museum…
World’s oldest Hebrew Bible could fetch $50 million at auction
February 20, 2023
World’s oldest Hebrew Bible could fetch $50 million at auction
A Hebrew Bible more than 1,000 years old and described as “one of the most important and singular texts in…
Fugitive suspects create fake ancient cemetery to defraud antiquities dealers
February 17, 2023
Fugitive suspects create fake ancient cemetery to defraud antiquities dealers
The Egyptian security authorities have revealed that fugitive suspects used a clever trick to defraud antiquities dealers. They achieved this…
Concert in the Temple of Hatshepsut raises controversy
February 15, 2023
Concert in the Temple of Hatshepsut raises controversy
A state of controversy arose following a concert that was held in Deir el-Bahari in Luxor Governorate on Monday. Film…
Zahi Hawass supports petition to repatriate Rosetta Stone and other antiquities
February 14, 2023
Zahi Hawass supports petition to repatriate Rosetta Stone and other antiquities
Renowned Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass expressed his support for Egyptian-British barrister Gihan al-Hosseini attempts to help return Egyptian antiquities from…
Photos: Following restorations, Egypt inaugurates the Djehuty and Hery tombs
February 11, 2023
Photos: Following restorations, Egypt inaugurates the Djehuty and Hery tombs
The tombs of Djehuty and Hery have been inaugurated on Thursday following the completion of restoration work. The inauguration was…
Scientists find out materials used in ancient Egyptian mummification process
February 2, 2023
Scientists find out materials used in ancient Egyptian mummification process
A team of researchers from Ludwig Maximilian and Tübingen Universities in Germany, in cooperation with the National Research Center in…
Egypt announces important archaeological discoveries in Saqqara
January 28, 2023
Egypt announces important archaeological discoveries in Saqqara
An Egyptian archaeological mission succeeded in finding several ancient tombs in the Saqqara necropolis, in Giza dating back to the…