Archaeology
72 officials charged with theft after turning ancient archaeological site into parking lot
April 5, 2018
72 officials charged with theft after turning ancient archaeological site into parking lot
Egypt’s Administrative Prosecution court ordered on Wednesday 72 employees from the archaeological sector and a number of security officials from Monufiya…
Ministry of Antiquities reveals discovery of Greco-Roman temple near Siwa
April 5, 2018
Ministry of Antiquities reveals discovery of Greco-Roman temple near Siwa
The Egyptian archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities discovered on Wednesday the front section of the Greco-Roman temple…
‘Amazing revelation’ suggests Tutankhamun may have fought in battle
March 28, 2018
‘Amazing revelation’ suggests Tutankhamun may have fought in battle
New research suggests that Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun, who inherited the throne when he was just nine-years-old during the 18th…
Once overlooked, 2,500-year old coffin may offer clues into ancient Egypt
March 27, 2018
Once overlooked, 2,500-year old coffin may offer clues into ancient Egypt
Australian academics could help unlock mysteries around ancient Egypt after discovering that a 2,500-year old coffin might contain the remains…
Egyptian consulate in New York retrieves 3 smuggled artifacts
March 27, 2018
Egyptian consulate in New York retrieves 3 smuggled artifacts
The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, in cooperation with the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, succeeded in retrieving three antiquities that had been…
Photos: Christie’s to auction 27 Ancient Egyptian artefacts in New York
March 26, 2018
Photos: Christie’s to auction 27 Ancient Egyptian artefacts in New York
Auction house Christie’s is set to be auctioning off 27 Ancient Egyptian artefacts in New York on April 18, their website shows,…
LE235mn allocated to protect Qaitbay Citadel from rising sea water
March 17, 2018
LE235mn allocated to protect Qaitbay Citadel from rising sea water
A total of LE235 million has been allocated to renovate the historic Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria, nearly one year after Egypt’s…
Photos: ‘Life after Death’ exhibition to be held at Egyptian Museum
March 17, 2018
Photos: ‘Life after Death’ exhibition to be held at Egyptian Museum
Minister of Antiquities Khaled Al-Anany, accompanied by Belgian Ambassador to Cairo Sibille de Cartier d’Yves and German Ambassador to Cairo Julius…
Fatimid-era exhibition inaugurated in Canada
March 14, 2018
Fatimid-era exhibition inaugurated in Canada
The temporary Islamic Archaeological Exhibition was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada, and will llast…
Photos: King Merneptah pillar arrives to permanent display at GEM
March 12, 2018
Photos: King Merneptah pillar arrives to permanent display at GEM
The Pillar of Merneptah, the fourth king of the 19th Dynasty and the son of King Ramses II, who ruled…