Archaeology

Two new pharaonic cemeteries discovered in Aswan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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