Archaeology
Team working in Bahariya Oasis uncovers ancient Coptic mud brick ruins
March 17, 2021
Team working in Bahariya Oasis uncovers ancient Coptic mud brick ruins
A Norwegian-French archaeological mission working in Qasr Al-Agouz, Bahariya Oasis have discovered several ancient Coptic ruins made out of basalt…
CNN publishes two photojournalistic investigations on Egyptian archaeological sites
March 11, 2021
CNN publishes two photojournalistic investigations on Egyptian archaeological sites
CNN Arabic has published two photojournalistic investigations on Egypt’s famed archaeological sites. The first report, titled “His choice was not…
Irish Embassy in Cairo chooses Giza Pyramids for short film celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
March 10, 2021
Irish Embassy in Cairo chooses Giza Pyramids for short film celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish Embassy in Cairo has chosen the Giza Pyramids as the location of a…
Photos| Egypt retrieves statue of ancient Egyptian goddess Bastet from Canada
March 10, 2021
Photos| Egypt retrieves statue of ancient Egyptian goddess Bastet from Canada
Egypt’s ambassador to Canada Ahmed Abu-Zeid received on Tuesday a bronze statue of the goddess Bastet dating back to ancient…
Egypt tops The Guardian’s list of the world’s most famous ancient buildings you should virtually visit
March 3, 2021
Egypt tops The Guardian’s list of the world’s most famous ancient buildings you should virtually visit
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and the subsequent total or partial closures in many countries, our lives have become centered…
Alexandria antiquities area starts restoration of Khedive Ismail cannon
February 28, 2021
Alexandria antiquities area starts restoration of Khedive Ismail cannon
The Alexandria’s Antiquities area began restoration work on the Khedive Ismail cannon in preparation to display it alongside several Muhammad Ali…
Video: Biannual sun illumination shines on Ramses II statue in Abu Simbel
February 22, 2021
Video: Biannual sun illumination shines on Ramses II statue in Abu Simbel
Tourists both foreign and domestic witnessed a biannual sun alignment on Monday, which lighted up the statue of King Ramses…
King Tut’s mask is a must-see tourist icon: The Telegraph
February 18, 2021
King Tut’s mask is a must-see tourist icon: The Telegraph
For the third time this month, The British Telegraph newspaper published a report on tourism in Egypt. This time, it…
Photos: CT scans of Egyptian king’s mummy unravel details about his death
February 17, 2021
Photos: CT scans of Egyptian king’s mummy unravel details about his death
Modern medical technology has helped tell the story of a king in ancient Egypt who was martyred for the sake…
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to be added to ‘Cairo Pass’ list
February 16, 2021
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to be added to ‘Cairo Pass’ list
The Board of Directors of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, headed by Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany, discussed…