ancient egypt
A sarcophagus of a high-ranking statesman during Ramses era uncovered
Egypt
September 20, 2022
A sarcophagus of a high-ranking statesman during Ramses era uncovered
The Egyptian archaeological mission of the Faculty of Archeology, Cairo University, headed by Ola al-Egezy, succeeded in excavating a pink…
Egyptologist Zahi Hawass comments on bizarre rumors of Hatshepsut’s marriage to UAE national
Egypt
August 30, 2022
Egyptologist Zahi Hawass comments on bizarre rumors of Hatshepsut’s marriage to UAE national
Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass has slammed the spread of bizarre online rumors claiming that Ancient Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut (1507–1458 BC)…
Restoration works resumes on the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak
Archaeology
August 28, 2022
Restoration works resumes on the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak
A team of restorers and archaeologists from the Supreme Council of Antiquities has resumed renovating the Great Hypostyle Hall of…
US authorities confiscate 3,000-year-old Egyptian artifact
Archaeology
August 28, 2022
US authorities confiscate 3,000-year-old Egyptian artifact
Federal agents in Memphis, Tennessee, have confiscated an ancient Egyptian artifact dating back 3,000 years, which was in a shipment…
Egypt discovers suspected remains of one lost solar temple
Egypt
August 1, 2022
Egypt discovers suspected remains of one lost solar temple
The joint Italian-Polish archaeological mission, working at the temple of King Niuserre in Abu Ghorab, north of Abu Sir, discovered…
Egyptian Museum in Tahrir presents educational program for children this summer
Archaeology
July 14, 2022
Egyptian Museum in Tahrir presents educational program for children this summer
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square is organizing several educational programs for children throughout the summer vacation, with the first…
Sun falls perpendicular on ancient Egyptian temples marking the start of summer
Archaeology
June 22, 2022
Sun falls perpendicular on ancient Egyptian temples marking the start of summer
On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the sun will fall perpendicular on six Pharaonic temples in the governorates of the New…
A look at the archaeological heritage of Kharga city, the eco-friendly capital of the New Valley
Features/Interviews
June 13, 2022
A look at the archaeological heritage of Kharga city, the eco-friendly capital of the New Valley
The city of Kharga serves as an ideal city for eco-tourism, as it enjoys beautiful natural elements such as sand…
Another old civilization predates Pharaoh’s in the Mummification practice
Culture
June 6, 2022
Another old civilization predates Pharaoh’s in the Mummification practice
Most people know that the mummies of the ancient Egyptians are the most famous of all, but few know that…
After 2,000 years, can Cleopatra’s perfume ever be recreated?
Archaeology
May 30, 2022
After 2,000 years, can Cleopatra’s perfume ever be recreated?
Scientists are seeking to recreate the ancient aroma of Queen Cleopatra’s perfume, hoping to culminate years of research since 2012…