Archaeology
Two new pharaonic cemeteries discovered in Aswan
October 31, 2016
Two new pharaonic cemeteries discovered in Aswan
Two rock-carved cemeteries belonging to the Late Period of ancient Egypt have been discovered close to the shrine of Agha…
Japan provides $460 million to fund Grand Egyptian Museum construction
October 24, 2016
Japan provides $460 million to fund Grand Egyptian Museum construction
Japan has signed a deal to provide US$460 million in funding for the construction of Egypt's Grand Museum.The agreement was…
Prosecutor orders investigation into dance party at Karnak Temple
October 18, 2016
Prosecutor orders investigation into dance party at Karnak Temple
Ali Rezq, the chief of the Administrative Prosecution Authority, has ordered prosecutors in Luxor to conduct investigations into a dance…
Antiquities Ministry slams ‘hasty’ report on Khufu pyramid cavities
October 18, 2016
Antiquities Ministry slams ‘hasty’ report on Khufu pyramid cavities
The Antiquities Ministry has slammed as "inaccurate and hasty" a French archaeological report on new cavities discovered inside the Great…
Experts discover ‘cavities’ in Egypt’s Great Pyramid
October 17, 2016
Experts discover ‘cavities’ in Egypt’s Great Pyramid
Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza could contain two previously unknown "cavities", scientists using radiography to scan the millennia-old monument said…
Egypt retrieves 4 Pharaonic artifacts from the US
October 2, 2016
Egypt retrieves 4 Pharaonic artifacts from the US
Egypt's ambassador to the United States Yasser Reda said on Saturday that Egypt and the US authorities have agreed on…
Archaeologists discover new temple for Ramses II in Matariya
September 27, 2016
Archaeologists discover new temple for Ramses II in Matariya
The Egyptian-German Archaeological Mission at the Matariya archaeological site has discovered new finds that point to a temple of Kng…
Delegation to discuss management of Egypt’s historic properties in Greece
September 27, 2016
Delegation to discuss management of Egypt’s historic properties in Greece
An Egyptian ministerial delegation headed to Greece on Tuesday morning to discuss the management of several historic properties in Greece…
PHOTOS: Egyptian Museum launches ‘piece of the month’ poll for 6th October
September 27, 2016
PHOTOS: Egyptian Museum launches ‘piece of the month’ poll for 6th October
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, Cairo, has created a new online poll by which ancient-history enthusiasts can select their…
Alternative cultural tours bring Downtown Cairo to life
September 16, 2016
Alternative cultural tours bring Downtown Cairo to life
In capital cities across the world, visitors take tours, seeking to gain some appreciation of what's on offer, from the…