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Japanese diggers find pharaonic beer-maker tomb in Egypt

Japanese diggers find pharaonic beer-maker tomb in Egypt

Egypt said Friday a Japanese archaeological team has discovered the tomb of a leading beer producer from the pharaonic period…
Not your grandma’s furniture

Not your grandma’s furniture

Pull up a chair as these two Cairo-based furniture designers will keep you at the edge of your seat. Mariam Elias,…
This day in history: Colonial-era PM Nuqrashy assassinated

This day in history: Colonial-era PM Nuqrashy assassinated

On this day in history, 28 December 1948, former Egyptian Prime Minister Mahmoud Fahmy al-Nuqrashy was assassinated by a member…
German researchers apologize for unauthorized entry to pyramids

German researchers apologize for unauthorized entry to pyramids

Two German researchers have apologized for unauthorized entry to Giza pyramids last April, an incident that led Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry…
This day in history: death of army leader Ahmed Ismail in 1974

This day in history: death of army leader Ahmed Ismail in 1974

On today's, Field Marshal Ahmed Ismail died 25 December 1974. Ismail was the defense minister and the commander in chief of…
Ancient Egyptian artifacts returned from United States

Ancient Egyptian artifacts returned from United States

The Ministry of State for Antiquities has successfully returned Egyptian artifacts that were seized by the New York City Customs…
Antiquities Minister denies German team offer for reconciliation over stolen Cheops cartouche

Antiquities Minister denies German team offer for reconciliation over stolen Cheops cartouche

Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim has rejected the request for reconciliation made by the German researchers recently accused of stealing samples…
Official: Qatari and Turkish publishers to participate in Cairo Book Fair

Official: Qatari and Turkish publishers to participate in Cairo Book Fair

Publishing houses from Qatar and Turkey will participate in the 45th Cairo Book Fair, taking place 22 January to 4…
Bayt al-Sennari announces course to teach hieroglyphics

Bayt al-Sennari announces course to teach hieroglyphics

Bayt al-Sinnari archaeological house in the Sayyeda Zeinab district of Cairo announced a course on the ancient Egyptian language of…
St. Mina cemetery sinking under groundwater

St. Mina cemetery sinking under groundwater

The archaeological cemetery of St. Mina, in Mariot area, west of Alexandria, is sinking as the ground water level has…
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