archaeology
Eight million mummified animals, mostly dogs, in catacombs at Egypt site
Archaeology
June 22, 2015
Eight million mummified animals, mostly dogs, in catacombs at Egypt site
For centuries, dogs have been humans' loyal, domesticated companions. They've been wild animals, doing what's needed to survive.
Veteran Egyptologist defends authenticity of Egyptian Mona Lisa
Archaeology
April 7, 2015
Veteran Egyptologist defends authenticity of Egyptian Mona Lisa
A renowned egyptologist has defended the authenticity of an ancient Egyptian painting, the so-called "Meidum Gesse", against suspicions raised by…
Egypt, France sign archaeological conservation agreement
Archaeology
March 24, 2015
Egypt, France sign archaeological conservation agreement
Egypt and France have signed a cooperation agreement for the conservation of antiquities at a number of museums in Cairo,…
St. Mina cemetery sinking under groundwater
Culture
December 22, 2013
St. Mina cemetery sinking under groundwater
The archaeological cemetery of St. Mina, in Mariot area, west of Alexandria, is sinking as the ground water level has…
Ancient Egyptian artifacts uncovered in Sharqiya, North Sinai
Archaeology
November 5, 2012
Ancient Egyptian artifacts uncovered in Sharqiya, North Sinai
A German archaeological mission has unearthed a granite statue of King Ramses II, one of the most significant figures of…
In Egypt turmoil, thieves hunt pharaonic treasures
Egypt
May 12, 2012
In Egypt turmoil, thieves hunt pharaonic treasures
CAIRO — Taking advantage of Egypt’s political upheaval, thieves have gone on a treasure hunt with a spree of…
Independent heritage initiatives: A first step to linking communities to their own histories
Archaeology
May 9, 2012
Independent heritage initiatives: A first step to linking communities to their own histories
Since the 18th century, Egypt has had a public authority responsible for the registration, inventory and security of its…
Egypt begins restoring ancient boat near pyramids
Archaeology
February 21, 2012
Egypt begins restoring ancient boat near pyramids
CAIRO — Archaeologists on Monday began restoration on a 4,500-year-old wooden boat found next to the pyramids, one of Egypt's…
Egypt’s Museums: A look into the ‘GEM,’ Part I
Archaeology
February 16, 2012
Egypt’s Museums: A look into the ‘GEM,’ Part I
On 10 January, almost 20 years since the idea was first conceived, Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Ali announced that the…
Almost 3,000-year-old tomb of female singer found in Egypt
Archaeology
January 16, 2012
Almost 3,000-year-old tomb of female singer found in Egypt
Swiss archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a female singer dating back almost 3,000 years in Egypt's Valley of the…