Archaeology
Burglars break into Mohammed Ali Pasha palace
September 19, 2017
Burglars break into Mohammed Ali Pasha palace
Burglars broke into Mohammed Ali Pasha palace Tuesday after they unlocked the office door of the trustees and stole keys…
Two suspects arrested over illegal excavation in Cairo and Sharqia
September 18, 2017
Two suspects arrested over illegal excavation in Cairo and Sharqia
General Administration of Tourism and Antiquities Police referred two suspects over to prosecution on Sunday for illegally excavating underneath their…
Paris hosts Egypt’s celebration of Abu Simbel relocation anniversary
September 14, 2017
Paris hosts Egypt’s celebration of Abu Simbel relocation anniversary
Antiquities Minister Khaked al-Anani expressed his full appreciation for the efforts exerted by the Egyptian government in cooperation with UNESCO…
Kebash Road inauguration anticipated beginning of 2018
September 13, 2017
Kebash Road inauguration anticipated beginning of 2018
The place: Kebash Road in Luxor, the event: a grand inauguration ceremony, the timing: the beginning of next year, attendees:…
Pharaonic tomb uncovered in Luxor
September 9, 2017
Pharaonic tomb uncovered in Luxor
Egypt’s Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani announced on Saturday the discovery of a Pharaonic goldsmith tomb that dates back to 1000…
Five Roman cemeteries discovered in Dakhla Oasis
August 23, 2017
Five Roman cemeteries discovered in Dakhla Oasis
The Egyptian archaeological mission, operating in the Be’r al-Shaghala area of Dakhla Oasis, discovered five cemeteries dating back to the Roman…
Antiquities Ministry official denies robbery of 32,000 archaeological pieces from museum
August 16, 2017
Antiquities Ministry official denies robbery of 32,000 archaeological pieces from museum
The Head of the Central Museums’ Stores Authority, Saied Shebal, denied claims, on Tuesday, that his authority had released a…
Three Ptolemaic tombs uncovered in Minya, discovery indicates “large cemetery”
August 15, 2017
Three Ptolemaic tombs uncovered in Minya, discovery indicates “large cemetery”
Three tombs from the Ptolemaic era were unearthed during excavation work in the al-Kamin al-Sahrawi area of Minya governorate, the…
Archaeologists searching for ‘chamber of secrets’ in Khufu Pyramid: AFP
August 11, 2017
Archaeologists searching for ‘chamber of secrets’ in Khufu Pyramid: AFP
Archaeologists claim they could be “very close” to locating a secret cavity located within the Great Pyramid of Giza, AFP…
Ministry of Antiquities denies alleged risk of collapse of Qaitbay Citadel
August 9, 2017
Ministry of Antiquities denies alleged risk of collapse of Qaitbay Citadel
Egypt’s Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities denied statements recently circulated that the Alexandria’s Qaitbay Citadel is in…