ancient egypt

Boat described by Herodotus 2,500 years ago found in Alexandria
Archaeology

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

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

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…
King Tutankhamun exhibition in Paris sells 130,000 tickets
Archaeology

King Tutankhamun exhibition in Paris sells 130,000 tickets

Over 130,000 tickets have been sold to the “Tutankhamun, Pharaoh’s Treasures,” exhibition which runs from Saturday, 23 March until 15…
Anchors dating to Hellenistic era uncovered near Marsa Matrouh
Archaeology

Anchors dating to Hellenistic era uncovered near Marsa Matrouh

Alexandria University’s Archaeological Mission unearthed several anchors on Monday while surveying the Bagosh area near Marsa Matrouh, under the supervision…
Brooklyn Museum holds first exhibition on iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt
Archaeology

Brooklyn Museum holds first exhibition on iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt

In collaboration between the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and Brooklyn Museum, an exhibition titled “Striking Power: Iconoclasm in Ancient Egypt” will…
Egyptian security arrest ancient mummified body part smuggler
Egypt

Egyptian security arrest ancient mummified body part smuggler

Egyptian security forces have successfully arrested a smuggler on Sunday who attempted to hide ancient mummified body parts in luggage…
Two exclusive pieces displayed at Egyptian Museum this week
Archaeology

Two exclusive pieces displayed at Egyptian Museum this week

A gilded mummy mask and painted stele are this week’s displayed pieces at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square following…
Amazon Prime’s documentary “King Tut: Forgotten Treasure” contains false information: Zahi Hawass
Archaeology

Amazon Prime’s documentary “King Tut: Forgotten Treasure” contains false information: Zahi Hawass

Archeologist Zahi Hawass has denied a claim by documentary “King Tut: the Forgotten Treasure” that Tutankhamun’s coffin was actually meant…
Grand Egyptian Museum 88% ready, will open in 2020: Antiquities Minister
Archaeology

Grand Egyptian Museum 88% ready, will open in 2020: Antiquities Minister

Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anani announced that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)’s construction has been completed at 88 percent and…
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