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Silicon Valley: the ultimate goal, or the beginning of the end? (Part two)
Opinion
January 21, 2021
Silicon Valley: the ultimate goal, or the beginning of the end? (Part two)
There is no doubt that technology has made our lives easier. From communicating with others despite miles of separation, to…
Egyptologist Zahi Hawass criticizes fatwa prohibiting display of mummies, excavating graves
Egypt
January 21, 2021
Egyptologist Zahi Hawass criticizes fatwa prohibiting display of mummies, excavating graves
Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass criticized a fatwa (religious opinion) made by Al-Azhar scholar Ahmed Karima, prohibiting the display of mummies…
Egyptian archaeological mission discovers Roman fort remains in Aswan
Archaeology
January 20, 2021
Egyptian archaeological mission discovers Roman fort remains in Aswan
An archaeological mission from Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities has discovered the remains of a Roman fort at the Shiha…
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities gifts Egyptian Post Museum antique 1870s carriage
Archaeology
January 19, 2021
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities gifts Egyptian Post Museum antique 1870s carriage
To celebrate the reopening of the Egyptian Post Museum following its renovation work, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has…
Silicon Valley: the ultimate goal, or the beginning of the end? (Part one)
Opinion
January 18, 2021
Silicon Valley: the ultimate goal, or the beginning of the end? (Part one)
I was watching a promotional clip of Oprah Winfrey’s interview with former US President Barack Obama. He was discussing his…
Egyptian Antiquities Center publishes new book on Abu Simbel
Archaeology
January 15, 2021
Egyptian Antiquities Center publishes new book on Abu Simbel
The Egyptian Antiquities Registration Center, part of Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, has issued a new book in French…
Egypt registers domes of Al-Atris and Al-Aidarous as Islamic heritage monuments
Archaeology
January 13, 2021
Egypt registers domes of Al-Atris and Al-Aidarous as Islamic heritage monuments
As part of state efforts to preserve Egypt’s cultural heritage, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities agreed during a board…
Grand Egyptian Museum is home to the world’s first hanging obelisk
Culture
January 7, 2021
Grand Egyptian Museum is home to the world’s first hanging obelisk
The Egyptian Grand Museum (GEM) has successfully installed a hanging obelisk in front of the museum’s entrance, according to sources…
Photos| After its restoration, Egypt reopens Ramses I tomb in Luxor for visitors
Archaeology
January 3, 2021
Photos| After its restoration, Egypt reopens Ramses I tomb in Luxor for visitors
Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anany attended on Saturday the reopening of the tomb of King Ramses at the…
Egypt launches sphinx restoration project at Luxor’s Karnak Temple
Archaeology
January 2, 2021
Egypt launches sphinx restoration project at Luxor’s Karnak Temple
On Saturday, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Khaled al-Anany, inaugurated a project to restore 29 sphinxes at Luxor’s Karnak…