Archaeology

72 officials charged with theft after turning ancient archaeological site into parking lot

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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