ancient egypt
Egypt unveils colorful Fifth Dynasty tomb
Archaeology
April 14, 2019
Egypt unveils colorful Fifth Dynasty tomb
In a major archaeological discovery, Egypt on Saturday unveiled the tomb of a Fifth Dynasty official adorned with colorful reliefs…
Video: 2,500-year-old 26th Dynasty sarcophagi unearthed in Egypt
Egypt
April 11, 2019
Video: 2,500-year-old 26th Dynasty sarcophagi unearthed in Egypt
A 2,500-year-old mummy of a high priest was located in an ancient cemetery south of Cairo in Minya. The remains…
Study highlights ancient Egypt’s passion for dancing
Archaeology
April 9, 2019
Study highlights ancient Egypt’s passion for dancing
The Luxor Center for Studies, Dialogue and Development recently published a study by Egyptian researcher Wissam Daoud, which describes how…
King Ramses II statue inaugurated in Sohag
Archaeology
April 7, 2019
King Ramses II statue inaugurated in Sohag
Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anani and 40 ambassadors have inaugurated the statue of King Ramses II on Saturday, after completion…
Discovery Channel will broadcast live while exploring network of ancient Egyptian coffins
Egypt
April 2, 2019
Discovery Channel will broadcast live while exploring network of ancient Egyptian coffins
America’s famed presenter Josh Gates, known for his adventurous discoveries all over the world, will take viewers of Discovery Channel…
Photos | Pharaonic limestone coffin uncovered in Monufiya governorate
Science
April 1, 2019
Photos | Pharaonic limestone coffin uncovered in Monufiya governorate
The Egyptian archaeological mission of the Antiquities Ministry found a limestone coffin in the shape of a human body during archaeological…
Misr Insurance covers King Tutankhamun’s belongings with US$900m
Archaeology
March 27, 2019
Misr Insurance covers King Tutankhamun’s belongings with US$900m
The Misr Insurance company has signed an insurance coverage contract worth US$900 million with the Supreme Council of Antiquities, alongside…
Boat described by Herodotus 2,500 years ago found in Alexandria
Archaeology
March 26, 2019
Boat described by Herodotus 2,500 years ago found in Alexandria
A group of researchers have discovered a sunken boat of a type first described by ancient Greek historian Herodotus almost…
Why do so many Egyptian statues have broken noses?
Features/Interviews
March 25, 2019
Why do so many Egyptian statues have broken noses?
The most common question that curator Edward Bleiberg fields from visitors to the Brooklyn Museum’s Egyptian art galleries is a…
Bolton’s Egypt gallery nominated for UK National Award
Egypt
March 22, 2019
Bolton’s Egypt gallery nominated for UK National Award
The Bolton Council, local authority of the Metropolitan borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England, announced that the Bolton museum…