Archaeology
Tourism and Antiquities Minister reveals Grand Egyptian Museum’s ticket prices
January 1, 2020
Tourism and Antiquities Minister reveals Grand Egyptian Museum’s ticket prices
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anany revealed the ticket prices for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), set to…
Minister approves tourism project for Muhammed Ali era buildings in Qusair
December 30, 2019
Minister approves tourism project for Muhammed Ali era buildings in Qusair
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anany approved a project aiming to exploit the ancient buildings of Qusair, dating…
Egypt concludes Eliyahu Hanavi synagogue restoration, inauguration in January
December 28, 2019
Egypt concludes Eliyahu Hanavi synagogue restoration, inauguration in January
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Friday that restoration work for the Eliyahu Hanavi synagogue in Alexandria has…
Egypt begins moving Luxor sphinxes to Tahrir Square
December 28, 2019
Egypt begins moving Luxor sphinxes to Tahrir Square
Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry on Friday has begun moving four of the sphinxes in Luxor’s Karnak Temple, relocating them to Tahrir…
Egypt’s cabinet denies reports about selling Citadel site to Sovereign Wealth Fund
December 27, 2019
Egypt’s cabinet denies reports about selling Citadel site to Sovereign Wealth Fund
The press center affiliated with Egypt’s cabinet has denied reports circulated by a number of media outlets, websites and social…
Photos: Thousands of tourists witness sun alignment on Karnak temple
December 22, 2019
Photos: Thousands of tourists witness sun alignment on Karnak temple
Thousands of tourists and the governor of Luxor on Sunday witnessed a sun alignment at the Temple of Amun-Ra in…
Iconic Egyptologist Zahi Hawass discusses ancient Egypt’s ‘secrets,’ refutes popular myths
December 20, 2019
Iconic Egyptologist Zahi Hawass discusses ancient Egypt’s ‘secrets,’ refutes popular myths
Celebrated Egyptian archeologist and former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass recently divulged a number of “secrets” about the ancient Egyptians’…
Egyptian-German mission uncovers ‘huge’ statue of Horus in Luxor
December 19, 2019
Egyptian-German mission uncovers ‘huge’ statue of Horus in Luxor
The Egyptian-German joint archaeological mission operating in the Koam al-Hetan area of Luxor’s west bank has discovered a “huge” statue…
Rare granite statue for King Ramesses II uncovered in Giza
December 19, 2019
Rare granite statue for King Ramesses II uncovered in Giza
Archeologists in Egypt have uncovered a pink statue belonging to the famed ancient ruler King Ramesses II near the Giza…
Egypt to register Torah scrolls, other synagogue relics as antiquities
December 16, 2019
Egypt to register Torah scrolls, other synagogue relics as antiquities
The Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt has approved registering 13 artifacts, including Torah scrolls, candlesticks and lanterns, belonging to…