ancient egypt
Photos | Pharaonic limestone coffin uncovered in Monufiya governorate
Science
April 1, 2019
Photos | Pharaonic limestone coffin uncovered in Monufiya governorate
The Egyptian archaeological mission of the Antiquities Ministry found a limestone coffin in the shape of a human body during archaeological…
Misr Insurance covers King Tutankhamun’s belongings with US$900m
Archaeology
March 27, 2019
Misr Insurance covers King Tutankhamun’s belongings with US$900m
The Misr Insurance company has signed an insurance coverage contract worth US$900 million with the Supreme Council of Antiquities, alongside…
Boat described by Herodotus 2,500 years ago found in Alexandria
Archaeology
March 26, 2019
Boat described by Herodotus 2,500 years ago found in Alexandria
A group of researchers have discovered a sunken boat of a type first described by ancient Greek historian Herodotus almost…
Why do so many Egyptian statues have broken noses?
Features/Interviews
March 25, 2019
Why do so many Egyptian statues have broken noses?
The most common question that curator Edward Bleiberg fields from visitors to the Brooklyn Museum’s Egyptian art galleries is a…
Bolton’s Egypt gallery nominated for UK National Award
Egypt
March 22, 2019
Bolton’s Egypt gallery nominated for UK National Award
The Bolton Council, local authority of the Metropolitan borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England, announced that the Bolton museum…
King Tutankhamun exhibition in Paris sells 130,000 tickets
Archaeology
March 20, 2019
King Tutankhamun exhibition in Paris sells 130,000 tickets
Over 130,000 tickets have been sold to the “Tutankhamun, Pharaoh’s Treasures,” exhibition which runs from Saturday, 23 March until 15…
Anchors dating to Hellenistic era uncovered near Marsa Matrouh
Archaeology
March 19, 2019
Anchors dating to Hellenistic era uncovered near Marsa Matrouh
Alexandria University’s Archaeological Mission unearthed several anchors on Monday while surveying the Bagosh area near Marsa Matrouh, under the supervision…
Brooklyn Museum holds first exhibition on iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt
Archaeology
March 18, 2019
Brooklyn Museum holds first exhibition on iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt
In collaboration between the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and Brooklyn Museum, an exhibition titled “Striking Power: Iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt” will…
Egyptian security arrest ancient mummified body part smuggler
Egypt
March 12, 2019
Egyptian security arrest ancient mummified body part smuggler
Egyptian security forces have successfully arrested a smuggler on Sunday who attempted to hide ancient mummified body parts in luggage…
Two exclusive pieces displayed at Egyptian Museum this week
Archaeology
February 26, 2019
Two exclusive pieces displayed at Egyptian Museum this week
A gilded mummy mask and painted stele are this week’s displayed pieces at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square following…