Archaeology

Egypt concludes Eliyahu Hanavi synagogue restoration, inauguration in January

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
Photos – Royal pharaonic sphinx uncovered in Tuna al-Gabal

Photos – Royal pharaonic sphinx uncovered in Tuna al-Gabal

An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a small royal statue of a Sphinx during archaeological survey work in Tuna al-Gabal…
Over 1,000 ancient relics recovered from Syrian museum

Over 1,000 ancient relics recovered from Syrian museum

BEIRUT (AP) — More than 1,000 ancient relics and mosaics were saved from Islamic State group militants when staff at…
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