Archaeology

King Tut’s dagger may have been made of meteorites: study

King Tut’s dagger may have been made of meteorites: study

Archaeologists were stunned when they discovered that a golden-colored dagger found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun was made of…
Royal antiquities excavated at Luxor Temple

Royal antiquities excavated at Luxor Temple

The Egyptian archaeological mission working at Luxor Temple found a group of important royal antiques. These included a black granite…
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization receives the largest number of visitors since opening

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization receives the largest number of visitors since opening

On Friday and Saturday the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat received about 12,000 visitors: the largest number of…
Large turn out of tourists attend the sun’s alignment on King Ramses II statue

Large turn out of tourists attend the sun’s alignment on King Ramses II statue

On Tuesday morning, about 6,000 tourists gathered to see the sun’s alignment to the face of the statue of King…
Surveillance cameras installed at Abu Simbel temple ahead of sun alignment phenomenon

Surveillance cameras installed at Abu Simbel temple ahead of sun alignment phenomenon

Abu Simbel temples were provided with 64 surveillance cameras in addition to electronic gates and security X-ray devices  ahead of…
Tourism Ministry issues statement about ancient Egyptian goddess of love on Valentine’s Day

Tourism Ministry issues statement about ancient Egyptian goddess of love on Valentine’s Day

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has issued a statement educating people about ancient Egypt’s…
Cache of embalming materials unearthed in Abu Sir

Cache of embalming materials unearthed in Abu Sir

The Czech archaeological mission of the Czech Institute of Egyptology discovered a cache of mummification materials during archaeological excavations inside…
Egypt warns of harsh penalties for anyone who defaces artifacts, including LE500,000 fine

Egypt warns of harsh penalties for anyone who defaces artifacts, including LE500,000 fine

Law #117 of 1983 on the Protection of Antiquities stipulates several penalties to preserve archaeological sites and any collectibles that…
World renowned designer Stefano Ricci to celebrate 50th anniversary of his brand in Luxor

World renowned designer Stefano Ricci to celebrate 50th anniversary of his brand in Luxor

Italian fashion designer Stefano Ricci announced on social media that he would celebrate the 50th anniversary of his brand in…
Photos: Greco-Roman era cemetery uncovered in Aswan

Photos: Greco-Roman era cemetery uncovered in Aswan

The Egyptian Italian Joint Mission in West Aswan have uncovered a new archaeological cemetery carved into rocks dating back to…
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