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When can you visit the 22 royal mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization?
Egypt
April 3, 2021
When can you visit the 22 royal mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization?
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is set to open its doors to visitors on April 4, while the 22…
Video: Rehearsal of transfer of royal mummies carried out around obelisk in Tahrir Square
Egypt
April 3, 2021
Video: Rehearsal of transfer of royal mummies carried out around obelisk in Tahrir Square
Rehearsals for a procession to transfer 22 royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to their permanent display…
Mummies on the move: What to expect during the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade on Saturday
Egypt
April 2, 2021
Mummies on the move: What to expect during the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade on Saturday
On Saturday, all eyes will turn to downtown Cairo to watch 22 mummies make their way from the Egyptian Museum…
In light of royal mummy procession, Cairo Metro to close Anwar Sadat station on Saturday
Egypt
April 1, 2021
In light of royal mummy procession, Cairo Metro to close Anwar Sadat station on Saturday
Cairo metro notified riders and station users on Thursday that lines one and two will not stop at Anwar Sadat…
Video: Ahead of royal mummy procession, Egypt reveals four ram-headed sphinxes in Tahrir Square
Egypt
April 1, 2021
Video: Ahead of royal mummy procession, Egypt reveals four ram-headed sphinxes in Tahrir Square
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has lifted the curtain on four sphinxes in downtown Cairo’s Tahrir Square, all of which…
Ticket prices for National Museum of Egyptian Civilization after royal mummy procession revealed
Egypt
April 1, 2021
Ticket prices for National Museum of Egyptian Civilization after royal mummy procession revealed
The official website of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) has published ticket prices for the museum after the…
Video: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities produces promotional film on royal mummy procession
Archaeology
March 31, 2021
Video: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities produces promotional film on royal mummy procession
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has produced a film on the long-awaited April 3 transfer of 22 royal mummies…
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities announces major new discoveries in Luxor
Archaeology
March 24, 2021
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities announces major new discoveries in Luxor
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anani announced that two major archaeological discoveries in Luxor have been made, with further…
Majestic procession to transport 22 royal mummies from Egyptian Museum on April 3
Archaeology
March 19, 2021
Majestic procession to transport 22 royal mummies from Egyptian Museum on April 3
A stately procession will transport 22 royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to the National Museum of…
Egypt readies to evacuate gov’t offices in Tahrir, future of compound uncertain
Business
January 31, 2021
Egypt readies to evacuate gov’t offices in Tahrir, future of compound uncertain
On Saturday, Egypt’s ministerial committee for developing and reutilizing downtown Cairo’s Tahrir compound previewed its plan of evacuating the compound,…