Archaeology

After 19 years, Egypt’s Tanta Museum reopens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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