Mummies
When can you visit the 22 royal mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization?
Egypt
April 3, 2021
When can you visit the 22 royal mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization?
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is set to open its doors to visitors on April 4, while the 22…
Mummies on the move: What to expect during the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade on Saturday
Egypt
April 2, 2021
Mummies on the move: What to expect during the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade on Saturday
On Saturday, all eyes will turn to downtown Cairo to watch 22 mummies make their way from the Egyptian Museum…
Zahi Hawass responds to the Pharaohs’ curse allegations
Archaeology
April 2, 2021
Zahi Hawass responds to the Pharaohs’ curse allegations
Egypt’s former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass expressed his astonishment at rumors connecting the upcoming transfer of mummies in a…
In light of royal mummy procession, Cairo Metro to close Anwar Sadat station on Saturday
Egypt
April 1, 2021
In light of royal mummy procession, Cairo Metro to close Anwar Sadat station on Saturday
Cairo metro notified riders and station users on Thursday that lines one and two will not stop at Anwar Sadat…
Photos: Ancient Royal couple King Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye part of the Golden mummy parade
Archaeology
March 30, 2021
Photos: Ancient Royal couple King Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye part of the Golden mummy parade
At the Egyptian museum in Tahrir, a colossal statue of a royal couple serves as a striking display of an…
Photos: Meet your mummies — A look at two more mummies making the journey to the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Archaeology
March 25, 2021
Photos: Meet your mummies — A look at two more mummies making the journey to the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
On April 3, 22 royal Egyptian mummies will be transferred from their current home at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to…
Photos: Get to know them – A look at 2 of the 22 royal Egyptian mummies being transferred
Archaeology
March 24, 2021
Photos: Get to know them – A look at 2 of the 22 royal Egyptian mummies being transferred
At long last, the long awaited transfer of 22 royal Egyptian mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir has been set…
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities announces major new discoveries in Luxor
Archaeology
March 24, 2021
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities announces major new discoveries in Luxor
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anani announced that two major archaeological discoveries in Luxor have been made, with further…
Majestic procession to transport 22 royal mummies from Egyptian Museum on April 3
Archaeology
March 19, 2021
Majestic procession to transport 22 royal mummies from Egyptian Museum on April 3
A stately procession will transport 22 royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to the National Museum of…
Scientists peer inside ancient Egyptian cat, snake and bird mummies
Archaeology
August 21, 2020
Scientists peer inside ancient Egyptian cat, snake and bird mummies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Scientists are gaining new insight into the ancient Egyptian practice of mummifying animals, using high-resolution 3D scans…