Archaeology

Several statues unearthed at King Amenhotep III temple in Luxor

Several statues unearthed at King Amenhotep III temple in Luxor

The Egyptian-German archaeological mission working on the temple of King Amenhotep III in Luxor has discovered several pharaonic statues and…
Vintage photos reveal elegant, orderly Alexandria of a bygone era

Vintage photos reveal elegant, orderly Alexandria of a bygone era

A Facebook page dedicated to the history of Egypt's second city, Alexandria, has posted rare photographs showing how life looked…
Grand Egyptian Museum receives 312 artifacts

Grand Egyptian Museum receives 312 artifacts

The Grand Egyptian Museum, still under construction, received Wednesday 312 artifacts that will be showcased to visitors at the facility,…
Treasure discovered in secret chamber near Tutankhamen’s tomb

Treasure discovered in secret chamber near Tutankhamen’s tomb

A French excavation team tasked with excavating Tutankhamen's tomb discovered a secret chamber near the tomb full of "treasure", as described…
Tourism authority celebrates Abu Simbel Temple relocation

Tourism authority celebrates Abu Simbel Temple relocation

Tourism Promotion Authority Chief Samy Mahmoud has announced the authority's participation in Sunday's "golden jubilee" celebration of the relocation of…
Center discovers warehouse full of artifacts: antiquities minister

Center discovers warehouse full of artifacts: antiquities minister

Antiquities Minister Mamdouh el-Damati said the Egyptian-French Center for the Study of the Temples of Karnak discovered a warehouse including…
Abu Simbel salvage marked with ‘golden jubilee’ next week

Abu Simbel salvage marked with ‘golden jubilee’ next week

The Antiquities Minstry has announced a "golden jubliee" celebration next week to celebrate the relocation of the famous Abu Simbel…
Prosecutors investigating disappearance of 157 artifacts

Prosecutors investigating disappearance of 157 artifacts

Mohamed Ramadan, the supervisor general of the office of the antiquities minister, said the ministry had submitted a memorandum to the…
French historian Filiu tackles history of secularism in Egypt

French historian Filiu tackles history of secularism in Egypt

French historian Jean-Pierre Filiu, a professor of Middle East studies at the Paris School of International Affairs, held on Sunday…
Ancient Egyptian wooden boat discovered in Abusir

Ancient Egyptian wooden boat discovered in Abusir

Antiquities Minister Mamdouh el-Damati announced the discovery of a large wooden boat in Abusir area, south of the Mastaba, as…
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