archaeology
Amid closures, virtual tours of Abu Simbel conducted for Egyptian high school students
Archaeology
February 3, 2021
Amid closures, virtual tours of Abu Simbel conducted for Egyptian high school students
In a new attempt to raise archaeological awareness while abiding by coronavirus precautionary measures, a number of virtual tours were…
Egypt transfers Taposiris Magna Temple discoveries to Alexandria National Museum
Archaeology
January 31, 2021
Egypt transfers Taposiris Magna Temple discoveries to Alexandria National Museum
The Director General of Alexandria Antiquities, Khaled Abul Hamd, said on Friday that some discoveries from the Taposiris Magna Temple…
By Sea of Galilee, archaeologists find ruins of early mosque
Middle East
January 29, 2021
By Sea of Galilee, archaeologists find ruins of early mosque
TIBERIAS, Israel (AP) — Archaeologists in Israel say they have discovered the remnants of an early mosque — believed 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…
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…
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…
Egypt’s Tourism Ministry approves 3-year pharaonic exhibition abroad
Archaeology
December 25, 2020
Egypt’s Tourism Ministry approves 3-year pharaonic exhibition abroad
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has approved a foreign exhibition that will last for more than three years, from…
Photos| Egyptian authorities bust fraudulent antiquities trafficking ring
Egypt
December 24, 2020
Photos| Egyptian authorities bust fraudulent antiquities trafficking ring
Egypt’s Interior Ministry announced on Thursday that it has successfully arrested a gang specialized in swindling and defrauding the public…