antiquities
Egyptian artifacts recovered following President Sisi’s visit to Ireland
Archaeology
December 15, 2024
Egyptian artifacts recovered following President Sisi’s visit to Ireland
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday announced the recovery of several Egyptian artifacts from Ireland, following the successful…
Zahi Hawass announces that Egypt has recovered 67 artifacts from Germany
Archaeology
November 11, 2024
Zahi Hawass announces that Egypt has recovered 67 artifacts from Germany
Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced that Egypt has recovered 67 artifacts from Germany, including a mummy’s foot and leg, a…
Maintenance of Qasr al-Nil statues sparks wide controversy in Egypt
Egypt
October 30, 2024
Maintenance of Qasr al-Nil statues sparks wide controversy in Egypt
The head of the Islamic and Coptic Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Gamal Mostafa explained more of…
Egypt recovers three Late Period artifacts from Netherlands
Archaeology
August 28, 2024
Egypt recovers three Late Period artifacts from Netherlands
The Egyptian Embassy in the Hague, Netherlands, received an ushabti statue, part of a colored coffin, and a mummy head…
Egypt sees 4% growth in incoming tourist traffic
Travel
April 30, 2024
Egypt sees 4% growth in incoming tourist traffic
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa announced that the first quarter of 2024 witnessed a positive growth in incoming…
Authorities arrest man attempting to smuggle 1,118 Egyptian artifacts
Archaeology
April 28, 2024
Authorities arrest man attempting to smuggle 1,118 Egyptian artifacts
The Interior Ministry arrested an employee suspected of possessing 1,118 pieces of antiquities in his residence in Assiut Governorate, Upper…
Photos: Unique tombs unearthed in Upper Egypt
Archaeology
January 9, 2024
Photos: Unique tombs unearthed in Upper Egypt
A Spanish archaeological mission from the University of Barcelona and the Institute of Ancient Near East on Monday uncovered tombs…
Authorities deny demolishing tomb of poet Ahmed Shawqi
Egypt
August 29, 2023
Authorities deny demolishing tomb of poet Ahmed Shawqi
A member of the Permanent Committee for Antiquities in Egypt Gamal Abdel-Rahim has shot down claims that authorities have demolished…
Antiquities restoration projects to cost LE3 billion in 2023/24: Minister
Archaeology
August 5, 2023
Antiquities restoration projects to cost LE3 billion in 2023/24: Minister
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Eissa announced that the budget allocated for investment spending on the maintenance and restoration…
Visitor services developed at Karnak Open Air Museum
Archaeology
July 30, 2023
Visitor services developed at Karnak Open Air Museum
The Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt announced the completion of a project to develop visitor services at the Karnak…