Archaeology
Gender, age of Alexandria sarcophagus remains identified: Antiquities Ministry
August 19, 2018
Gender, age of Alexandria sarcophagus remains identified: Antiquities Ministry
The Ministry of Antiquities announced on Sunday that archaeological studies on the skeletons from the Alexandria sarcophagus discovered in…
Scientists carry out tests on ancient Egyptian ’embalming recipe’ mummy
August 18, 2018
Scientists carry out tests on ancient Egyptian ’embalming recipe’ mummy
A study published on the Journal of Archaeological Science and the University of York website has revealed that scientists carried…
‘Most ancient’ solid cheese found in dug up Egyptian jar
August 18, 2018
‘Most ancient’ solid cheese found in dug up Egyptian jar
For thousands of years beneath Egypt’s desert sands a solidified whitish substance sat in a broken jar. Scientists now…
Egyptian mummy in Turin museum proves embalming predates the Pharaohs
August 16, 2018
Egyptian mummy in Turin museum proves embalming predates the Pharaohs
In the Egyptian Museum since the 1900s, the mummy affectionately known as Fred has provided scientists with the recipe used…
Sohag Museum finally opens its doors to visitors
August 14, 2018
Sohag Museum finally opens its doors to visitors
On Sunday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi finally opened the Sohag National Museum after 25 years of its construction’s suspension.…
Second sphinx discovered in Luxor
August 14, 2018
Second sphinx discovered in Luxor
While working on al-Kabbash road in Luxor, construction workers have discovered a mysterious statue with a lion’s body and a…
Statue of Djedefre to return to Egypt from Geneva
August 11, 2018
Statue of Djedefre to return to Egypt from Geneva
The Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland has finished arrangements to hand over legal documents to Egyptian authorities regarding a…
Egypt retrieves ancient Islamic manuscript dating back 500 years ago
August 8, 2018
Egypt retrieves ancient Islamic manuscript dating back 500 years ago
Egypt has retrieved a 500-year-old Islamic manuscript after stopping its sale at London’s Bonhams auction, according to a press…
Sisi will inaugurate the Sohag National Museum within the next few days
August 5, 2018
Sisi will inaugurate the Sohag National Museum within the next few days
Egypt’s Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani announced on Saturday that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will inaugurate Sohag National Museum within…
Swiss court allows Egypt to track smuggled statue
August 3, 2018
Swiss court allows Egypt to track smuggled statue
A Genevan storage company is obliged to hand Egypt the documents of a secretly-smuggled statue of King Dfedre, according to…