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The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say
Science

The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say

CNN  —  In a long-sought first, researchers have sequenced the entire genome of an ancient Egyptian person, revealing unprecedented insight…
St. Catherine’s Monastery, archaeological sites protected: Foreign Ministry
Archaeology

St. Catherine’s Monastery, archaeological sites protected: Foreign Ministry

CAIRO, May 29 (MENA) – The foreign ministry’s official spokesperson Thursday stressed that rumors about seizing St. Catherine’s Monastery and…
Minister: State keen on enhancing cultural, historical status of cities
Egypt

Minister: State keen on enhancing cultural, historical status of cities

The State is keen on enhancing the cultural and historical status of some areas in different cities across all governorates,…
Take a tour through the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Turkey’s masterpiece collection of ancient art
Features/Interviews

Take a tour through the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Turkey’s masterpiece collection of ancient art

The Zeugma Mosaic Museum, the world’s single largest museum for mosaic art, continues to attract thousands of visitors daily –…
Iraqi officials condemn demolition of 300-year-old minaret in Basra
Middle East

Iraqi officials condemn demolition of 300-year-old minaret in Basra

Baghdad, Iraq CNN  —  Condemnation grew in Iraq after a 300-year-old minaret, viewed as a heritage site by the Ministry…
Archaeologists appeal to stop demolition of tombs in historic Cairo
Egypt

Archaeologists appeal to stop demolition of tombs in historic Cairo

The media bureau manager of the General Union of Arab Archaeologists Abdel-Rahim Rayhan appealed to the Egyptian President to intervene…
Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings
Art news

Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

“Old Masters” such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their…
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