ministry of antiquities
Pathologist at Minnesota University spotlights wood-decaying fungi in ancient Egypt’s burial sites
Egypt
April 23, 2019
Pathologist at Minnesota University spotlights wood-decaying fungi in ancient Egypt’s burial sites
A professor at one of America’s highly ranked public research universities, Minnesota University, released a report regarding the wood pathologist…
IDSC denies sale of Egyptian antiquities in US
Egypt
April 16, 2019
IDSC denies sale of Egyptian antiquities in US
The Egyptian cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) denied rumors circulated on social media websites that 17 Egyptian artifacts…
Visits to Abdeen Palace will be restricted: official
Culture
April 2, 2019
Visits to Abdeen Palace will be restricted: official
“Public visits to Abdeen palace will take place under specific restrictions and regulations. There will be allowed only a limited…
Egypt announces discovery of ancient port used by temple builders
Egypt
March 28, 2019
Egypt announces discovery of ancient port used by temple builders
(CNN) — An ancient port used to transport stones for the construction of temples and obelisks has been discovered in Egypt,…
Former minister’s brother arrested for smuggled antiquities
Egypt
February 14, 2019
Former minister’s brother arrested for smuggled antiquities
The Egyptian prosecution arrested the brother of former Finance Minister Youssef Boutros Ghali on Wednesday, February 13 for four days…
Minister of Antiquities inaugurates new exhibition at Egyptian Musuem
Archaeology
February 5, 2019
Minister of Antiquities inaugurates new exhibition at Egyptian Musuem
Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anany inaugurated a temporary exhibition showcasing artifacts unearthed by the French-Italian mission at Hall #44 at…
Anani, Aga Khan Foundation discuss historic Cairo
Archaeology
January 24, 2019
Anani, Aga Khan Foundation discuss historic Cairo
Cooperating with the Aga Khan Cultural Services Foundation to develop the historic district of Cairo, Minister of Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani…
Antique stone of King Amenhotep I retrieved from UK auction: Ministry
Archaeology
January 8, 2019
Antique stone of King Amenhotep I retrieved from UK auction: Ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities have received an antique stone carving with a cartouche of King Amenhotep I on Tuesday,…
Minister of Antiquities asks prosecution to verify pornographic Pyramids photo
Egypt
December 9, 2018
Minister of Antiquities asks prosecution to verify pornographic Pyramids photo
Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anani asked public prosecution to summon experts to verify a video filmed on top of…
The ‘cursed’ sarcophagus in Alexandria
Opinion
November 14, 2018
The ‘cursed’ sarcophagus in Alexandria
No archaeological discovery has enjoyed attention such as the discovery of the granite sarcophagus weighing about 30 tons found under…