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Video: 2,500-year-old 26th Dynasty sarcophagi unearthed in Egypt
Egypt

Video: 2,500-year-old 26th Dynasty sarcophagi unearthed in Egypt

A 2,500-year-old mummy of a high priest was located in an ancient cemetery south of Cairo in Minya. The remains…
Water expert warns against drinking yellow Nile water after floods
Egypt

Water expert warns against drinking yellow Nile water after floods

Water resources expert Ahmed al-Shenawi has warned against drinking Nile water that has turned yellow after recent floods, saying the…
Postcard from Attahorn: A tour in Atta cave
Life & Style

Postcard from Attahorn: A tour in Atta cave

Put on your long-sleeved jacket, take a deep breath, and get ready for one of the most relaxing tours ever…
Cairo’s geology: A history of how limestone became Cairo
Environment

Cairo’s geology: A history of how limestone became Cairo

  Under Cairo’s asphalt, under the reverberations of its street traffic, rocks are flowing, compacting, shearing and warping. The city…
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