archaeological sites
Egypt resumes tourist voyages to 13 archaeological sites and two museums
Archaeology
September 1, 2020
Egypt resumes tourist voyages to 13 archaeological sites and two museums
The Central Egypt Antiquities Zone, which includes Minya, Assiut, Beny Suef, and Fayoum, will resume tourist voyages to 13 archaeological…
Egypt reopens 12 archaeological sites, museums
Archaeology
June 24, 2020
Egypt reopens 12 archaeological sites, museums
Secretary General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa al-Waziry announced that twelve archaeological sites and museums in Cairo, Giza,…
Embark on virtual journey through the ancient Egyptian civilization when stuck at home
Archaeology
April 3, 2020
Embark on virtual journey through the ancient Egyptian civilization when stuck at home
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is teaming up with its partners from scientific and archaeological institutes in an effort…
Egypt extends suspension of museums, archaeological sites, hotel activities until April 15
Egypt
March 30, 2020
Egypt extends suspension of museums, archaeological sites, hotel activities until April 15
Egypt has extended its suspension of museums, archaeological sites, hotel restaurants, night clubs and pools nationwide until April 15, the…
Flow of foreign tourists to Egypt ‘normal’ and ‘on schedule’ despite coronavirus scare: Ministry
Egypt
March 10, 2020
Flow of foreign tourists to Egypt ‘normal’ and ‘on schedule’ despite coronavirus scare: Ministry
Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said that large numbers of tourists flocked to Luxor from Safaga and Hurghada on Tuesday…
Trump’s threats draw Iran’s cultural sites into tensions
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Trump’s threats draw Iran’s cultural sites into tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s ancient and rich cultural landscape has become a potential U.S. military target as…
Two cabriolet owners in Aswan fined LE1,000 for not using manure catchers
Life & Style
November 7, 2019
Two cabriolet owners in Aswan fined LE1,000 for not using manure catchers
Major General Ahmed Ibrahim, the governor of Aswan, issued a number of instructions aimed at street maintenance, road reconstruction, and…
Egypt allocates LE50 million to promote archaeological sites through virtual reality
Egypt
June 12, 2019
Egypt allocates LE50 million to promote archaeological sites through virtual reality
CEO and managing director of EG-Gate (Egyptian Global Gate) Minas Ibrahim said on Tuesday that more than LE50 million has…
On World Heritage Day, Egypt opens its museums and archaeological sites for free
Archaeology
April 13, 2019
On World Heritage Day, Egypt opens its museums and archaeological sites for free
Egypt’s Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany has chosen to open all museums and archaeological sites for free on Thursday, April 18,…
Egypt raises foreigners’ passes prices to Cairo, Luxor sites
Travel
September 3, 2018
Egypt raises foreigners’ passes prices to Cairo, Luxor sites
Egypt has raised the price of passes that allow foreign tourists entry into archaeological sites and museums in Cairo…