Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Cabinet denies closure of Giza pyramids area for development work
Archaeology
August 4, 2023
Cabinet denies closure of Giza pyramids area for development work
The Cabinet media center has debunked misinformation shared online claiming that the Giza pyramids area will be shut down for…
First tourist walkway in Abu Simbel to be 600 meters long
Archaeology
July 31, 2023
First tourist walkway in Abu Simbel to be 600 meters long
Deputy Aswan Governor Ghada Abu Zeid inspected the construction of the first tourist walkway in Abu Simbel, which is slated…
In a first, Egypt to use AI in mummy restoration
Archaeology
July 23, 2023
In a first, Egypt to use AI in mummy restoration
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Authority, is set to launch the first workshop…
Despite controversy, Travis Scott concert at the Giza Pyramids will not be canceled: official
Art news
July 14, 2023
Despite controversy, Travis Scott concert at the Giza Pyramids will not be canceled: official
The chief archaeologist at the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Magdy Shaker has ruled out the idea of canceling…
Ministries of Tourism and Culture team up to promote Egyptian tourism in unique way
Travel
June 1, 2023
Ministries of Tourism and Culture team up to promote Egyptian tourism in unique way
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Ministry of Culture are set to develop an action plan to promote…
Egypt denies transferring artifacts for examination in Israel
Egypt
May 22, 2023
Egypt denies transferring artifacts for examination in Israel
The head of the Museums Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt, Moamen Othman, denied reports that pharaonic…
‘Egypt Fashion Week’ kicks off first edition at Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
Fashion
May 16, 2023
‘Egypt Fashion Week’ kicks off first edition at Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
Under the auspices of the Egyptian General Authority for Tourism Activation, the first edition of the “Egypt Fashion Week” kicked…
E-Tickets for all archaeological sites in Egypt to be available starting May 15
Archaeology
May 11, 2023
E-Tickets for all archaeological sites in Egypt to be available starting May 15
The Chamber of Tourism will start implementing e-payment services at the ticket counter of museums and archaeological sites, using bank…
Photos: Cyprus’ president visits National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Egypt
April 6, 2023
Photos: Cyprus’ president visits National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
As part of a series of official visits to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat, President of the…
Ticket prices for archaeological sites in Egypt to be increased in December
Archaeology
March 29, 2023
Ticket prices for archaeological sites in Egypt to be increased in December
On Wednesday, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced an increase in the prices of tickets for archaeological sites…