Archaeology
More remnants of Temple of the Sun discovered in Matareya area
March 17, 2023
More remnants of Temple of the Sun discovered in Matareya area
The joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Leipzig University Museum discovered more remains of…
Belgian royals, tourism minister inaugurate exhibition at Baron Empain Palace
March 15, 2023
Belgian royals, tourism minister inaugurate exhibition at Baron Empain Palace
Under the title “1923-2023: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium – in Egypt”, Her Majesty Queen Matilda of Belgium, Her Royal Highness…
Hidden corridor on northern façade of the Great Pyramid discovered
March 2, 2023
Hidden corridor on northern façade of the Great Pyramid discovered
A hidden corridor on the northern façade of the Great Pyramid of King Khufu was discovered at a length of…
Concert at Temple of Hatshepsut raises hotel occupancy to 100%
February 28, 2023
Concert at Temple of Hatshepsut raises hotel occupancy to 100%
A concert organized earlier in February at the Temple of Hatshepsut has raised hotel occupancy rates in Luxor to 100…
US repatriates 77 looted artifacts to Yemen — but the Smithsonian will house them for now
February 26, 2023
US repatriates 77 looted artifacts to Yemen — but the Smithsonian will house them for now
The United States has repatriated 77 looted artifacts to Yemen, including dozens of ancient funerary stones linked to a disgraced…
Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors for visits before official opening
February 25, 2023
Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors for visits before official opening
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) made it possible for Egyptians and foreigners to visit, with several guided tours, to test…
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…