Archaeology
After 19 years, Egypt’s Tanta Museum reopens
August 31, 2019
After 19 years, Egypt’s Tanta Museum reopens
Egyptian Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany on Saturday reopened the Tanta Museum following the completion of renovations, after a 19-year closure.…
Massive modern catacombs set to open in Jerusalem
August 29, 2019
Massive modern catacombs set to open in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Under a mountain on the outskirts of Jerusalem, workers are completing three years of labor on a…
Antiquities Ministry denies rumors of Baron Empain Palace interior redesign
August 19, 2019
Antiquities Ministry denies rumors of Baron Empain Palace interior redesign
The Egyptian Antiquities Ministry’s head of the Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish Antiquities Sector, Gamal Mostafa, denied social media speculation claiming…
National Geographic launches ‘Egypt Specials’ series to delve into pharaohs’ treasures
August 11, 2019
National Geographic launches ‘Egypt Specials’ series to delve into pharaohs’ treasures
National Geographic Abu Dhabi has launched an exclusive series titled “Egypt Specials” featuring stories and mysteries of the ancient kingdoms…
Hidden mysteries lie in wait inside Kenya’s fossil treasury
August 9, 2019
Hidden mysteries lie in wait inside Kenya’s fossil treasury
The only hint that something extraordinary lay inside the plain wooden drawer in an unassuming office behind Nairobi National Museum…
Ramses II obelisk relocated to Alamein city
August 9, 2019
Ramses II obelisk relocated to Alamein city
Amid tight security measures, the obelisk of King Ramses II was transferred to the new city of El Alamein from…
Egypt records synagogue in list of Islamic, Coptic, Jewish antiquities
August 8, 2019
Egypt records synagogue in list of Islamic, Coptic, Jewish antiquities
Egypt’s Official Gazette published on Thursday Minister of Antiquities Khaled Anani’s decree to record Jacob Menasce (Menashe) Synagogue in el-Mansheya…
Gazans struggle to protect antiquities from neglect, looting
August 7, 2019
Gazans struggle to protect antiquities from neglect, looting
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Walid al-Aqqad’s Gaza home would be the envy of many an antiquities collector. Pieces…
First-ever restoration work for Tutankhamun’s coffin filmed
August 4, 2019
First-ever restoration work for Tutankhamun’s coffin filmed
The Grand Egyptian Museum was swarmed with 30 local and international channels and 20 video cameras from press correspondents as…
Prime Minister discusses Grand Egyptian Museum opening
August 4, 2019
Prime Minister discusses Grand Egyptian Museum opening
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met the Minister of Antiquities Khaled Anani and the General Supervisor of the Grand Egyptian…