ancient egypt
Illegal excavation near Giza accidentally uncovers ancient tomb
Archaeology
February 4, 2019
Illegal excavation near Giza accidentally uncovers ancient tomb
The General Administration of Tourism and Antiquities Police released an official statement on Sunday announcing that an illegal excavation in…
Egyptian Antiquities Ministry announces new archeological discovery in Minya
Archaeology
February 2, 2019
Egyptian Antiquities Ministry announces new archeological discovery in Minya
Egyptian Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany announced on Saturday the discovery of an ancient cemetery in Tuna al-Gabal, Minya in…
Ancient wine press and other artifacts discovered in Beheira
Archaeology
January 28, 2019
Ancient wine press and other artifacts discovered in Beheira
An archaeological expedition operating at the Tel Koam Terogi site in Aboul Matamir, Beheira have discovered the remains of…
Largest restoration project for tomb of King Tutankhamun concludes in Luxor
Archaeology
January 26, 2019
Largest restoration project for tomb of King Tutankhamun concludes in Luxor
Luxor city on Thursday will celebrate the end of the Egyptian-American project seeking to restore and protect the tomb…
Two Roman tombs unearthed in Dakhla Oasis
Archaeology
January 15, 2019
Two Roman tombs unearthed in Dakhla Oasis
The Egyptian Archaeological Mission of the Ministry of Antiquities operating in the archaeological area of Bir al-Shaghala Mout city,…
‘Pyramids were power plants!’
Opinion
December 19, 2018
‘Pyramids were power plants!’
“Pyramids were power plants!” This is what we heard from Dr. Wassim al-Sisi while he was speaking to one of…
Egypt unveils “one of a kind” ancient tomb, expects more finds
Archaeology
December 15, 2018
Egypt unveils “one of a kind” ancient tomb, expects more finds
SAQQARA, Egypt (Reuters) – Egypt unveiled a well-preserved 4,400-year-old tomb decorated with hieroglyphs and statues south of Cairo on…
New Pharaonic tomb uncovered in Luxor: Antiquities Minister
Archaeology
November 24, 2018
New Pharaonic tomb uncovered in Luxor: Antiquities Minister
Egyptian Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany announced Saturday that an Egyptian mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities has uncovered…
Switzerland hands over 26 artifacts to Egypt
Archaeology
November 21, 2018
Switzerland hands over 26 artifacts to Egypt
Egyptian Ambassador to Switzerland Hesham Seif Eddin received word from Swiss authorities that 26 small artifacts dating back to…
Egyptian Museum celebrates its 116th anniversary
Archaeology
November 20, 2018
Egyptian Museum celebrates its 116th anniversary
The Egyptian Museum celebrated its 116th anniversary on Tuesday. On the sidelines of the ceremony, Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany…