Archaeology
Tutankhamun’s mask captivates restorer
October 29, 2015
Tutankhamun’s mask captivates restorer
Christian Eckmann, the restorer of Tutankhamun’s mask, said he was captivated by the beauty of the piece of art. Eckmann, who…
Hibis temple to be reopened Thursday
October 28, 2015
Hibis temple to be reopened Thursday
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damati is reopening the Hibis temple in the Kharga Oasis on Thursday for tourists after completing restoration…
Zahi Hawass to hold conference in DC Wednesday
October 28, 2015
Zahi Hawass to hold conference in DC Wednesday
Former Antiquities Minister and renowned Egyptian Egyptologist Zahi Hawas will talk about the latest antiquities excavations and discoveries in Egypt…
Pompeii restorers dig and scrub against clock as EU funding deadline looms
October 25, 2015
Pompeii restorers dig and scrub against clock as EU funding deadline looms
Years of neglect at the ancient Roman city of Pompeii are being dug and scrubbed away in a last-minute bid…
UPDATE: New project to explore pyramids ‘unprecedented’ – minister
October 25, 2015
UPDATE: New project to explore pyramids ‘unprecedented’ – minister
The year 2016 will be the year of the pyramids, as the Antiquities Ministry will embark on a scientific exploration…
3,000 tourists attend King Ramses’ sun alignment ceremony
October 23, 2015
3,000 tourists attend King Ramses’ sun alignment ceremony
Over 3,000 tourists gathered on October 22 at the Abu Simbel temple to watch the alignment of the sun on…
Egypt panel approves using radar to find Nefertiti
October 23, 2015
Egypt panel approves using radar to find Nefertiti
An Egyptian panel of experts has approved using radar to search for a hidden chamber in King Tutankhamun's tomb, which…
Antiquities Ministry approves using radar inside Tutankhamun’s tomb
October 22, 2015
Antiquities Ministry approves using radar inside Tutankhamun’s tomb
The Permanent Committee of Antiquities on Wednesday approved a suggestion by British Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves to use radar devices in…
Sun aligns on Ramses II statue in Abu Simbel
October 22, 2015
Sun aligns on Ramses II statue in Abu Simbel
The sun aligned on the face of the statue of Ramses II at the Abu Simbel temple in Aswan, a…
Celtic links from pre-history to now at British Museum show
October 21, 2015
Celtic links from pre-history to now at British Museum show
In a darkened gallery of the British Museum, where spotlights catch the intricate swirling decoration of Celtic Iron Age metalwork,…