Excavations
Egyptian archaeologist aims to lead her first excavation this year in Sharqiya
Archaeology
May 2, 2017
Egyptian archaeologist aims to lead her first excavation this year in Sharqiya
For many people, a visit to the Nile Delta can be all about recreation, but not for Egyptian archaeologist Nora…
Ramses II excavation to be completed using more advanced techniques: ministry sources
Egypt
March 12, 2017
Ramses II excavation to be completed using more advanced techniques: ministry sources
The Ministry of Antiquities is gearing up to complete the remainder of the excavation of the Ramses II statue using newer and…
Middle Kingdom wall unearthed in Sharqiya
Archaeology
November 24, 2015
Middle Kingdom wall unearthed in Sharqiya
A huge wall, probably dating back to the Middle Kingdom (before 1400 BC), was discovered at Tel al-Dabaa (Avaris) in…
Police thwart illegal excavation of artifacts in Aswan
Archaeology
November 8, 2015
Police thwart illegal excavation of artifacts in Aswan
Tourism police in Aswan said they thwarted an illegal attempt by a citizen to dig for antiquities beneath a house…
Update: Luxor sites reopened after authorities meet protesters
Egypt
April 14, 2013
Update: Luxor sites reopened after authorities meet protesters
Tourism Police in Luxor have managed to reopen the Valley of the Queens and Deir al-Madina for tourists after the…