Archaeology
New archaeological discovery in Saqqara unveils 4,000-year-old secrets
October 27, 2026
New archaeological discovery in Saqqara unveils 4,000-year-old secrets
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy on Monday inspected the work of the archaeological mission from the Czech…
As violent protests sweep France, Egypt calls for return of artifacts from Louvre
October 21, 2026
As violent protests sweep France, Egypt calls for return of artifacts from Louvre
Violent protests in the French capital Paris have led to the closure of the Louvre Museum, bringing renewed attention to…
New discovery unearths statues of King Ramses II in Nile Delta
October 15, 2026
New discovery unearths statues of King Ramses II in Nile Delta
A new archaeological discovery in the village of Behbeit al-Hagar, Gharbiya Governorate has brought to light major royal artifacts from…
Egypt, Italy complete restoration of ancient Fayoum ‘Portrait of the Two Brothers’
October 11, 2026
Egypt, Italy complete restoration of ancient Fayoum ‘Portrait of the Two Brothers’
Egypt has completed the restoration of the “Portrait of the Two Brothers,” one of the ancient Fayoum portraits, in cooperation…
Respecting the dead – Manchester Museum removes Ancient Egyptian Mummy Asru from display
September 24, 2026
Respecting the dead – Manchester Museum removes Ancient Egyptian Mummy Asru from display
After more than two centuries under the public gaze, the Manchester Museum in the United Kingdom announced on Monday that…
Bat sightings at Abu Simbel Temple on the rise – are they a threat?
September 23, 2026
Bat sightings at Abu Simbel Temple on the rise – are they a threat?
Visitors at the Abu Simbel Temple complex in southern Aswan recently spotted clusters of bats roosting in the elevated sections…
Two Egyptian cultural projects named finalists in prestigious 2026 ICOM COMMS Awards
September 19, 2026
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
September 17, 2026
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
September 16, 2026
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
September 14, 2026
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…