archaeological sites
Campaign, alarmed by surge in illegal excavations, promotes awareness
Archaeology
January 27, 2015
Campaign, alarmed by surge in illegal excavations, promotes awareness
An independent campaign has unveiled a “terrifying” surge in illegal excavations by citizens in the slums of the coastal province…
Six officials punished for theft of archaeological site
Culture
December 5, 2013
Six officials punished for theft of archaeological site
An official source at the Ministry of State for Antiquities said a decision was issued yesterday transferring six officials responsible…
Roman archaeological discovery found west of Alexandria
Culture
September 18, 2013
Roman archaeological discovery found west of Alexandria
Ancient pottery dating back to the Roman era has been discovered in western Alexandria. Alexandria and Beheira Antiquities Director Mostafa Rushdie…
Update: Luxor sites reopened after authorities meet protesters
Egypt
April 14, 2013
Update: Luxor sites reopened after authorities meet protesters
Tourism Police in Luxor have managed to reopen the Valley of the Queens and Deir al-Madina for tourists after the…
Archaeologists discover one of world’s oldest ports on Red Sea coast
Archaeology
April 11, 2013
Archaeologists discover one of world’s oldest ports on Red Sea coast
Archaeologists have reportedly uncovered one of the world’s oldest ports, dating back to the time of King Khufu, announced on…
Dahshour antiquities site threatened as residents, authorities fight to settle scores
Archaeology
January 17, 2013
Dahshour antiquities site threatened as residents, authorities fight to settle scores
The Dahshour antiquities site south of Sakkara finds itself in a difficult situation as residents, antiquity authorities and conservationists fight…
Antiquities Council to list endangered archeological sites in Lower Egypt
Archaeology
October 9, 2011
Antiquities Council to list endangered archeological sites in Lower Egypt
The Supreme Council of Antiquities is preparing a list of endangered archaeological sites in the Delta region and Lower Egypt,…