Archaeology

Three Ptolemaic tombs uncovered in Minya, discovery indicates “large cemetery”

Three Ptolemaic tombs uncovered in Minya, discovery indicates “large cemetery”

Three tombs from the Ptolemaic era were unearthed during excavation work in the al-Kamin al-Sahrawi area of Minya governorate, the…
Archaeologists searching for ‘chamber of secrets’ in Khufu Pyramid: AFP

Archaeologists searching for ‘chamber of secrets’ in Khufu Pyramid: AFP

Archaeologists claim they could be “very close” to locating a secret cavity located within the Great Pyramid of Giza, AFP…
Ministry of Antiquities denies alleged risk of collapse of Qaitbay Citadel

Ministry of Antiquities denies alleged risk of collapse of Qaitbay Citadel

Egypt’s Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities denied statements recently circulated that the Alexandria’s Qaitbay Citadel is in…
Antiquities Ministry to renovate Rasheed’s Al-Mahally Mosque

Antiquities Ministry to renovate Rasheed’s Al-Mahally Mosque

The Ministry of Antiquities began to develop and renovate the Al-Mahally Mosque Tuesday, in the city of Rasheed, as part…
In photos: Antiquities Ministry to pursue Tell Basta Museum renovations worth LE 3 million

In photos: Antiquities Ministry to pursue Tell Basta Museum renovations worth LE 3 million

Head of the Projects Department at the Ministry of Antiquities, Wa’ad Allah Abu al-Ela, said Wednesday that renovation work of…
New pharaonic tomb unearthed in Sharqia

New pharaonic tomb unearthed in Sharqia

The Egyptian Archaeological Mission of East Delta unearthed a pharaonic tomb in the city of al-Hosayneya in the al-Sharqia governorate.…
Police foil attempt to steal goddess Isis statue in Nubia Museum

Police foil attempt to steal goddess Isis statue in Nubia Museum

Police and employees of the Nubia Museum in Aswan on Sunday foiled an attempt to steal a statue depicting goddess…
Arab Contractors start restoration on Baron Empain Palace

Arab Contractors start restoration on Baron Empain Palace

The Arab Contractors Company, commissioned by the Engineering Corps of the Armed Forces in cooperation with the Ministry of Antiquities,…
Islamic engravings uncovered in Red Sea’s Golden Triangle

Islamic engravings uncovered in Red Sea’s Golden Triangle

Islamic texts dating back to the Bahri Mamluk era were discovered on Wednesday during an archaeological dig carried out by an Egyptian mission, according…
Mohamed Ali Shubra Palace to be restored at LE150 million: Qaliubiya governor

Mohamed Ali Shubra Palace to be restored at LE150 million: Qaliubiya governor

Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany has agreed to the restoration of Prince Mohamed Ali Pasha Palace in Shubra al-Kheima at LE150 million,…
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