ministry of antiquities
Three artifacts displayed for first time at Egyptian Museum
Archaeology
December 15, 2017
Three artifacts displayed for first time at Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum began showcasing a new display on Thursday evening of three artifacts, available for the public to see for…
Archaeologists uncover burial sites, statue in Egypt’s Aswan
Archaeology
December 14, 2017
Archaeologists uncover burial sites, statue in Egypt’s Aswan
Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry says archaeologists have uncovered four intact burial sites, part of a cemetery and an incomplete statue in…
Predynastic graffiti rock dating back to stone age unearthed south of Aswan
Archaeology
October 4, 2017
Predynastic graffiti rock dating back to stone age unearthed south of Aswan
An Egyptian archaeological mission discovered a predynastic graffiti rock that dates back to the late stone age, during an archaeological…
Kebash Road inauguration anticipated beginning of 2018
Archaeology
September 13, 2017
Kebash Road inauguration anticipated beginning of 2018
The place: Kebash Road in Luxor, the event: a grand inauguration ceremony, the timing: the beginning of next year, attendees:…
Three Ptolemaic tombs uncovered in Minya, discovery indicates “large cemetery”
Archaeology
August 15, 2017
Three Ptolemaic tombs uncovered in Minya, discovery indicates “large cemetery”
Three tombs from the Ptolemaic era were unearthed during excavation work in the al-Kamin al-Sahrawi area of Minya governorate, the…
Ministry of Antiquities denies alleged risk of collapse of Qaitbay Citadel
Science
August 9, 2017
Ministry of Antiquities denies alleged risk of collapse of Qaitbay Citadel
Egypt’s Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities denied statements recently circulated that the Alexandria’s Qaitbay Citadel is in…
Egypt restores Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue in Alexandria
Egypt
August 3, 2017
Egypt restores Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue in Alexandria
Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities said on Thursday that preparations are underway to restore the Eliyahu Hanavi synagogue in Alexandria. Arab Contractors…
The Egyptian government restored 44 artifacts from Paris
Science
May 10, 2017
The Egyptian government restored 44 artifacts from Paris
The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities (EMA) received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs an ancient stone panel that dates back…
Egyptian archaeologist aims to lead her first excavation this year in Sharqiya
Archaeology
May 2, 2017
Egyptian archaeologist aims to lead her first excavation this year in Sharqiya
For many people, a visit to the Nile Delta can be all about recreation, but not for Egyptian archaeologist Nora…
In photos: Artifacts discovered at Gustav Aegeon villa in Alexandria
Archaeology
April 13, 2017
In photos: Artifacts discovered at Gustav Aegeon villa in Alexandria
On Thursday, Mahmoud al-Afifi, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector, announced the discovery of a limestone paved floor, black granite…