Archaeology
Arab League draft resolution to protect Arab antiquities: Araby
April 5, 2016
Arab League draft resolution to protect Arab antiquities: Araby
The Arab League hosted on Monday the second international conference on "Archaeological Heritage in the Arab World", organized by the…
‘Secret Keeper’ statue in Alexandria square collapsed: official
April 3, 2016
‘Secret Keeper’ statue in Alexandria square collapsed: official
The people of Alexandria were surprised Sunday by the disappearance of the statue of the "Secret Keeper" from downtown Alexandria,…
No clear results yet from Radar scans of Tutankhamun’s tomb: Minister
April 2, 2016
No clear results yet from Radar scans of Tutankhamun’s tomb: Minister
Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany said on Friday no clear outcome was reached after the radar scans of King Tutankhamun's tomb.
Ancient Pharaonic cemetery unearthed in Aswan
March 30, 2016
Ancient Pharaonic cemetery unearthed in Aswan
An ancient cemetery belonging to the 18th Pharaonic dynasty has been discovered by Swedish excavators in Aswan, the Ministry of…
Works on turning Salamlek Palace into historical hotel to start tomorrow
March 26, 2016
Works on turning Salamlek Palace into historical hotel to start tomorrow
On Sunday, an archaeological committee will start work on converting Al-Salamlek Palace into a unique hotel.
Jews of world’s first ghetto reflect on Europe’s migrant crisis
March 25, 2016
Jews of world’s first ghetto reflect on Europe’s migrant crisis
The Jews of the world's first ghetto, which marks its 500th anniversary this month, have two words of advice for…
Foreign archaeologist carves Star of David on ancient Aswan stone
March 24, 2016
Foreign archaeologist carves Star of David on ancient Aswan stone
Aswan Antiquities Department ordered on Thursday the removal of a large stone at the Ptolemaic temple on the Elephantine island,…
On Alexandria’s Fouad Street, some have a longing for the elegant past
March 23, 2016
On Alexandria’s Fouad Street, some have a longing for the elegant past
Along Fouad Street, a Costa coffee shop near old buildings with Italian and French architecture reminds Egyptians that commercial ventures…
Alexandria’s ancient sites face extinction due to stalled renovation
March 22, 2016
Alexandria’s ancient sites face extinction due to stalled renovation
Archaeological sites in Alexandria are facing ruin, with renovation projects by the Antiquities Ministry covering 13 ancient Islamic, Coptic and…
Egypt finds new clues that Queen Nefertiti may lie buried behind Tut’s tomb
March 17, 2016
Egypt finds new clues that Queen Nefertiti may lie buried behind Tut’s tomb
Egypt has unearthed further evidence that a secret chamber, believed by some to be the lost burial site of Queen…