Archaeology
Starting September, Egypt reopens all archaeological sites and museums
August 24, 2020
Starting September, Egypt reopens all archaeological sites and museums
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Monday that all museums and archaeological sites nationwide will reopen starting September 1,…
Scientists peer inside ancient Egyptian cat, snake and bird mummies
August 21, 2020
Scientists peer inside ancient Egyptian cat, snake and bird mummies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Scientists are gaining new insight into the ancient Egyptian practice of mummifying animals, using high-resolution 3D scans…
Ancient Alexandrian philosopher Hypatia gets statue in New Administrative Capital
August 17, 2020
Ancient Alexandrian philosopher Hypatia gets statue in New Administrative Capital
A statue of ancient Alexandrian philosopher Hypatia has been erected in the square of Al-Masa Capital Club in the City…
Egypt allows 6 foreign archaeological missions to resume work
August 16, 2020
Egypt allows 6 foreign archaeological missions to resume work
Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Ministry and the Interior Ministry on Saturday permitted six foreign archaeological missions to resume excavations, after…
Statue of ancient Egyptian priest uncovered in Giza
August 10, 2020
Statue of ancient Egyptian priest uncovered in Giza
An excavation run by Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities in the Mit Rahina area in Giza discovered a statue of…
Two enormous statues return from US to be displayed at Grand Egyptian Museum
August 7, 2020
Two enormous statues return from US to be displayed at Grand Egyptian Museum
Egypt on Thursday received two enormous royal statues that had been displayed as part of the exhibition “Sunken Cities: The…
Egypt renovates five museums for special needs visitors
August 4, 2020
Egypt renovates five museums for special needs visitors
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has renovated five museums in order to better accommodate visitors with special needs, as…
Zahi Hawass responds to Elon Musk’s claim that aliens built the Egyptian pyramids
August 4, 2020
Zahi Hawass responds to Elon Musk’s claim that aliens built the Egyptian pyramids
Egyptian former Minister of Antiquities and renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass responded to claims made by Elon Musk regarding the origins of…
Restoration work underway for Saint Catherine Monastery Library
August 2, 2020
Restoration work underway for Saint Catherine Monastery Library
The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry has begun renovating the western part of the Saint Catherine Monastery’s Library alongside restoring the…
Egypt refuses Elon Musk’s controversial claims about the pyramids builders
August 1, 2020
Egypt refuses Elon Musk’s controversial claims about the pyramids builders
In response to a tweet from American billionaire Elon Musk referencing a theory that aliens had built the pyramids, Egypt’s…