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Dutch photographer reveals modern image of Egyptian King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti
Culture
February 22, 2021
Dutch photographer reveals modern image of Egyptian King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti
Using artificial intelligence, Dutch photographer Bas Uterwijk released on Friday modern images of the Egyptian King Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV) and…
King Tut’s mask is a must-see tourist icon: The Telegraph
Archaeology
February 18, 2021
King Tut’s mask is a must-see tourist icon: The Telegraph
For the third time this month, The British Telegraph newspaper published a report on tourism in Egypt. This time, it…
Photos: CT scans of Egyptian king’s mummy unravel details about his death
Science
February 17, 2021
Photos: CT scans of Egyptian king’s mummy unravel details about his death
Modern medical technology has helped tell the story of a king in ancient Egypt who was martyred for the sake…
On top of GEM, Egypt’s Tourism Ministry to inaugurate 4 museums in 2021
Archaeology
February 4, 2021
On top of GEM, Egypt’s Tourism Ministry to inaugurate 4 museums in 2021
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities aims to inaugurate several projects in 2021, including four museums with a total…
On the 46th anniversary of her death, Umm Kulthum Café tells the story of a lifelong fan
Life & Style
February 3, 2021
On the 46th anniversary of her death, Umm Kulthum Café tells the story of a lifelong fan
When walking through Luxor Market, you are likely to hear the voice of Umm Kulthum emanate from Umm Kulthum Café,…
From rickety souk to global powerhouse: How Dubai became the City of Gold
Middle East
February 2, 2021
From rickety souk to global powerhouse: How Dubai became the City of Gold
As a child, Mihir Vaya helped his father run his fledgling jewelry business in Dubai. He remembers riding with him across…
Egypt transfers Taposiris Magna Temple discoveries to Alexandria National Museum
Archaeology
January 31, 2021
Egypt transfers Taposiris Magna Temple discoveries to Alexandria National Museum
The Director General of Alexandria Antiquities, Khaled Abul Hamd, said on Friday that some discoveries from the Taposiris Magna Temple…
By Sea of Galilee, archaeologists find ruins of early mosque
Middle East
January 29, 2021
By Sea of Galilee, archaeologists find ruins of early mosque
TIBERIAS, Israel (AP) — Archaeologists in Israel say they have discovered the remnants of an early mosque — believed to…
Photos: What happened to Groppi, Cairo’s famous coffee shop?
Life & Style
January 27, 2021
Photos: What happened to Groppi, Cairo’s famous coffee shop?
“I will drink tea in Groppi,” was a famous saying attributed to Erwin Rommel, commander of the German army in…
Banks across Egypt to close Thursday in observance of Jan. 25 revolution and Police Day
Egypt
January 22, 2021
Banks across Egypt to close Thursday in observance of Jan. 25 revolution and Police Day
The Central Bank of Egypt announced that all banks will close from Thursday, January 28 in observance of the anniversary…