antiquities

Two artifacts repatriated from Israel find safe home in Egyptian Museum
Egypt

Two artifacts repatriated from Israel find safe home in Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum received on Tuesday two coffin covers dating from the Greek and Roman periods that were repatriated from…
Spanish mission discovers mummy in Aswan’s Tombs of Nobles
Archaeology

Spanish mission discovers mummy in Aswan’s Tombs of Nobles

A Spanish mission from Chowan University, headed by professor Alejandro Jimenez, has discovered the mummy of a woman named Sachiny…
Egyptian Conservator Day celebrates ‘unknown soldiers’ of antiquities sector
Archaeology

Egyptian Conservator Day celebrates ‘unknown soldiers’ of antiquities sector

Egypt launched its first official celebration of the work of conservators on Sunday, highlighting the work they do and the…
Egypt hosts discussions in Berlin on laws to tackle trade in looted antiquities
Egypt

Egypt hosts discussions in Berlin on laws to tackle trade in looted antiquities

The Egyptian Embassy in Berlin has hosted a meeting of diplomats and experts from 17 Arab, Asian, African and Latin…
Islamic State nets millions from antiquities: Russia
Middle East

Islamic State nets millions from antiquities: Russia

Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq are netting between US$150 million and $200 million a year from illicit trade…
Arab League draft resolution to protect Arab antiquities: Araby
Archaeology

Arab League draft resolution to protect Arab antiquities: Araby

The Arab League hosted on Monday the second international conference on "Archaeological Heritage in the Arab World", organized by the…
Reeve’s claims about Nefertiti’s tomb are mere fantasy
Opinion

Reeve’s claims about Nefertiti’s tomb are mere fantasy

There is no doubt that Nicholas Reeves, who champions a theory that the tomb of Queen Nefertiti is located behind…
Ancient Pharaonic cemetery unearthed in Aswan
Archaeology

Ancient Pharaonic cemetery unearthed in Aswan

An ancient cemetery belonging to the 18th Pharaonic dynasty has been discovered by Swedish excavators in Aswan, the Ministry of…
Suspect detained over antiquities trafficking dies in custody
Egypt

Suspect detained over antiquities trafficking dies in custody

A counterfeit antiquities trafficker remanded into custody in Minya died of low blood pressure on Saturday, security in the Upper…
Grand Egyptian Museum receives 312 artifacts
Archaeology

Grand Egyptian Museum receives 312 artifacts

The Grand Egyptian Museum, still under construction, received Wednesday 312 artifacts that will be showcased to visitors at the facility,…
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