Mummies
Faces of 3 ancient Egyptians reconstructed using 2,000-year-old DNA
Archaeology
September 22, 2021
Faces of 3 ancient Egyptians reconstructed using 2,000-year-old DNA
Scientists have reconstructed the faces of three ancient Egyptian men using DNA that is more than 2,000 years old, according…
First pregnant Egyptian mummy surprises researchers
Archaeology
April 30, 2021
First pregnant Egyptian mummy surprises researchers
An Egyptian mummy previously believed to be a priest has turned out to be a pregnant woman. The surprise discovery,…
Another royal parade planned to transfer King Tut: minister
Archaeology
April 8, 2021
Another royal parade planned to transfer King Tut: minister
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anani announced that another royal parade is in the making– this time to…
Percussionist Radwa al-Behairy praises women’s representation in Golden Parade
Life & Style
April 5, 2021
Percussionist Radwa al-Behairy praises women’s representation in Golden Parade
Percussionist Radwa al-Behairy, one of the participants in the orchestra of the pharaonic mummies parade, told Al-Masry Light that she…
Photos: Egypt issues a set of postage stamps to commemorate the royal mummies parade
Egypt
April 3, 2021
Photos: Egypt issues a set of postage stamps to commemorate the royal mummies parade
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities have teamed up to document the…
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…
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…
Zahi Hawass responds to the Pharaohs’ curse allegations
Archaeology
April 2, 2021
Zahi Hawass responds to the Pharaohs’ curse allegations
Egypt’s former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass expressed his astonishment at rumors connecting the upcoming transfer of mummies in a…
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…
Photos: Ancient Royal couple King Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye part of the Golden mummy parade
Archaeology
March 30, 2021
Photos: Ancient Royal couple King Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye part of the Golden mummy parade
At the Egyptian museum in Tahrir, a colossal statue of a royal couple serves as a striking display of an…