Archaeology

Two Egyptian cultural projects named finalists in prestigious 2026 ICOM COMMS Awards

Two Egyptian cultural projects named finalists in prestigious 2026 ICOM COMMS Awards

Egypt’s museum and heritage sector has scored a double victory on the global stage. Two Egyptian cultural initiatives have reached…
Lebanon returns 37 stolen Pharaonic treasures to Egypt

Lebanon returns 37 stolen Pharaonic treasures to Egypt

Six years after border agents intercepted an illicit shipment at the Port of Beirut, 37 ancient Egyptian artifacts are finally…
A real mummy’s curse? The health risks associated with the trade of human remains

A real mummy’s curse? The health risks associated with the trade of human remains

“The mummy’s curse” might have some basis in reality after all, after a recent academic study warned of genuine health…
Scientific committee in Egypt recommends dismantling Ramesses II statue

Scientific committee in Egypt recommends dismantling Ramesses II statue

A specialized Egyptian scientific committee has recommended re-evaluating the sections used to complete the statue of King Ramses II, located…
Up to 600,000 visitors attended “Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibit in Hong Kong

Up to 600,000 visitors attended “Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibit in Hong Kong

The exhibition “Ancient Egypt Unveiled—Treasures from Egyptian Museums” concluded its run at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Spanning more than…
Tomb dating back to late Fifth Dynasty uncovered north of Saqqara

Tomb dating back to late Fifth Dynasty uncovered north of Saqqara

The joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission has uncovered a tomb dating back to the late Fifth Dynasty in the Mariette Necropolis…
Egypt’s Great Pyramid study offers insights for earthquake-resistant modern building- Research chief

Egypt’s Great Pyramid study offers insights for earthquake-resistant modern building- Research chief

Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics has found that a study of the Great Pyramid of Khufu could…
Researcher discusses theft of Queen Nazli’s necklace in Vienna – warns it might have been a fake

Researcher discusses theft of Queen Nazli’s necklace in Vienna – warns it might have been a fake

“What if the display case wasn’t empty?” This question was posed by archaeologist Shaimaa Farouk following the theft of Queen…
US returns 48 smuggled artifacts from 3 different eras to Egypt

US returns 48 smuggled artifacts from 3 different eras to Egypt

The FBI returned dozens of looted artifacts to representatives of the Egyptian government during a ceremony held Friday in Los…
Egypt uncovers ancient cemetery in Daqahliya

Egypt uncovers ancient cemetery in Daqahliya

An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered an ancient cemetery and settlement in Daqahliya Governorate, revealing evidence of human occupation in…
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