Archaeology
Antique radio seller: Egyptians underappreciate antiques
November 18, 2014
Antique radio seller: Egyptians underappreciate antiques
Every morning, Reda Baguiry opens his small store of radio sets, where shelves of antique radios collect dust, afraid that…
Pharaonic treasures to go on display in Germany
November 15, 2014
Pharaonic treasures to go on display in Germany
The city of Mannheim, Germany, is scheduled to host an exhibition of ancient Pharaonic artifacts that date back to 4,000…
After 15 years, Cairo International Film Festival displays Ha’et al-Botoulat movie
November 13, 2014
After 15 years, Cairo International Film Festival displays Ha’et al-Botoulat movie
As part of the 36th session of the Cairo International Film Festival the Egyptian film Ha'et al-Botoulat (Wall of Achievements)…
This day in History: Yasser Arafat died
November 11, 2014
This day in History: Yasser Arafat died
Today 11 November marks the 10th anniversary of death of former Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, known by his companions as…
Library of Alexandria to host lecture on the city’s ancient history
November 9, 2014
Library of Alexandria to host lecture on the city’s ancient history
The Library of Alexandria will hold a lecture and video conference about ancient Alexandrian history entitled "From the prehistory Aegean…
Saqqara pyramid committee urges restoration to prevent collapse
November 8, 2014
Saqqara pyramid committee urges restoration to prevent collapse
Tareq Al-Nabarawy, head of Engineers Syndicate, said that Saqqara pyramid requires non-stop restoration to be carried out and called for…
Tut Ankh Amon tomb closure postponed, mummy not to be relocated
November 5, 2014
Tut Ankh Amon tomb closure postponed, mummy not to be relocated
Antiquities Minister Mamdouh Al-Damaty has decided to call off the periodic maintenance closure of Pharaonic King Tut Ankh Amon’s tomb,…
Former President Abdel Nasser featured within Le Monde’s 70th anniversary
November 3, 2014
Former President Abdel Nasser featured within Le Monde’s 70th anniversary
The French Le Monde newspaper will issue on 27 November a series of books entitled ‘Le Monde Third Millennium’ sketching…
Al-Masry Al-Youm obtains UNESCO report on restoration of Saqqara pyramid
November 3, 2014
Al-Masry Al-Youm obtains UNESCO report on restoration of Saqqara pyramid
Al-Masry Al-Youm obtained a copy of the UNESCO report on the restoration of the Saqqara pyramid that the Ministry of…
Remains of ancient Pharaonic tomb found in Giza
October 30, 2014
Remains of ancient Pharaonic tomb found in Giza
The Ministry of Antiquities announced Wednesday the discovery of remains of an ancient Pharaonic tomb at Meet Rahina, Giza, adding…