Archaeology
22 archaeological sites and museums use the e-ticketing system
June 3, 2022
22 archaeological sites and museums use the e-ticketing system
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities started operating an e-ticket reservation system at 22 archaeological areas and museums including the…
Cleopatra’s Needle: An ancient Egyptian obelisk located in New York’s Central Park
June 2, 2022
Cleopatra’s Needle: An ancient Egyptian obelisk located in New York’s Central Park
The obelisks of Cleopatra are columns with pointed pyramidal tops of long carved rock, made by the ancient Egyptians. The…
After 2,000 years, can Cleopatra’s perfume ever be recreated?
May 30, 2022
After 2,000 years, can Cleopatra’s perfume ever be recreated?
Scientists are seeking to recreate the ancient aroma of Queen Cleopatra’s perfume, hoping to culminate years of research since 2012…
Photos: Egypt uncovers the largest cache of bronze statues in Saqqara animals Necropolis
May 30, 2022
Photos: Egypt uncovers the largest cache of bronze statues in Saqqara animals Necropolis
The Egyptian archaeological mission working in the cemetery of the sacred animals Necropolis in Saqqara Archeological Area uncovered the…
Ex-Louvre president suspected in case of forging documents for Egyptian artifacts
May 26, 2022
Ex-Louvre president suspected in case of forging documents for Egyptian artifacts
Investigators suspect that the former president of the Louvre Museum, Jean-Luc Martinez, turned a blind eye to forging certificates of…
Grand Egyptian Museum to be ready for inauguration on September 30
May 24, 2022
Grand Egyptian Museum to be ready for inauguration on September 30
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Monday that all works related to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)…
Photos: Becca Saladin reimagines pharaonic figures using AI techniques
May 20, 2022
Photos: Becca Saladin reimagines pharaonic figures using AI techniques
Becca Saladin is an American “artist who enjoys photoshopping history back to life”, as she describes herself through her personal…
Zahi Hawass signs his new book at Houston Museum of Natural Sciences
May 11, 2022
Zahi Hawass signs his new book at Houston Museum of Natural Sciences
Egyptian archaeologist and former Antiquities Minister Zahi Hawass has signed his new book about King Ramses II in an event…
Checkpoint, remains of archaeological temple from the Ptolemaic era discovered in Sohag
May 4, 2022
Checkpoint, remains of archaeological temple from the Ptolemaic era discovered in Sohag
The Egyptian archaeological mission operating in the Haridi region of Sohag and affiliated to the Supreme Council of Antiquities, discovered…
Maroon 5 visits Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
May 4, 2022
Maroon 5 visits Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
On May 3, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square hosted the famous rock band Maroon 5. This comes on the…