antiquities
In photos: Newly-opened museum showcases Egypt’s handicrafts through the ages
Egypt
February 21, 2017
In photos: Newly-opened museum showcases Egypt’s handicrafts through the ages
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) was unwrapped this week, chronically narrating Egypt's civilization throughout history by showcasing 50,000 ancient…
Egypt recovers 7 artifacts from the US, Switzerland and UAE
Archaeology
December 7, 2016
Egypt recovers 7 artifacts from the US, Switzerland and UAE
Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Enany announced on Tuesday that Egypt succeeded in recovering 7 important artifacts from the US, Switzerland and UAE…
Egyptian antiquities again offered for sale in London
Archaeology
November 23, 2016
Egyptian antiquities again offered for sale in London
UK auction house Christie’s will hold a sale in London displaying several Egyptian antiquities that will be offered during "Classic…
Israel to launch expedition to find more Dead Sea Scrolls
Middle East
November 15, 2016
Israel to launch expedition to find more Dead Sea Scrolls
Israel is embarking on a major archaeological expedition to find yet undiscovered Dead Sea Scrolls, an Israeli antiquities official said…
Antiquities minister inaugurates Fayoum’s Kom Oshim Museum
Egypt
November 3, 2016
Antiquities minister inaugurates Fayoum’s Kom Oshim Museum
The Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani has inaugurated the Koam Osheem Museum in Fayoum governorate after restoration work at the museum…
Archaeologists descend on Alexandria for celebration of Egypt’s underwater heritage
Archaeology
November 2, 2016
Archaeologists descend on Alexandria for celebration of Egypt’s underwater heritage
Twenty-five scientists and archeologists from more than 11 countries gathered in Egypt's second city this week for the Alexandria International…
Japan provides $460 million to fund Grand Egyptian Museum construction
Archaeology
October 24, 2016
Japan provides $460 million to fund Grand Egyptian Museum construction
Japan has signed a deal to provide US$460 million in funding for the construction of Egypt's Grand Museum.The agreement was…
Ramses II statue illuminated in Abu Simbel sun-alignment
Egypt
October 22, 2016
Ramses II statue illuminated in Abu Simbel sun-alignment
Egyptian officials and tourists celebrated the alignment of the sun on King Ramses II's face, a phenomenon that occurs twice…
Antiquities Ministry slams ‘hasty’ report on Khufu pyramid cavities
Archaeology
October 18, 2016
Antiquities Ministry slams ‘hasty’ report on Khufu pyramid cavities
The Antiquities Ministry has slammed as "inaccurate and hasty" a French archaeological report on new cavities discovered inside the Great…
Nine suspects charged with smuggling rare Torah manuscripts into Israel
Egypt
October 6, 2016
Nine suspects charged with smuggling rare Torah manuscripts into Israel
Nine suspects are being investigated by prosecutors in Giza over allegations of attempting to smuggle stolen historic artifacts into Israel…