Archaeology

Egypt approves sharing artifacts with US museum exhibitions

Egypt approves sharing artifacts with US museum exhibitions

The Egyptian Cabinet has approved the sharing of some artifacts from the collections of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, the…
Djoser Pyramid’s restoration among Tourist Ministry’s most important projects: Secretary General

Djoser Pyramid’s restoration among Tourist Ministry’s most important projects: Secretary General

The Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa Waziri, said that Egypt’s reopening of the Pyramid of Djoser,…
British Museum reports nearly 2000 artifacts stolen in shock scandal

British Museum reports nearly 2000 artifacts stolen in shock scandal

The chairman of the British Museum, George Osborne, announced that 2,000 artifacts have been stolen from the museum, including gold…
Zahi Hawass to go on international tour promoting Egyptian tourism

Zahi Hawass to go on international tour promoting Egyptian tourism

Egyptian archaeologist and former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass will go on a series of promotional tours internationally, the Ministry…
‘The scent of eternity’ – Scientists recreate ancient Egyptian perfume used during mummification

‘The scent of eternity’ – Scientists recreate ancient Egyptian perfume used during mummification

Scientists have identified and recreated the scent used to preserve the remains of an Egyptian noblewoman mummified in 1450 BC,…
Photos: Egypt inaugurates archeological monasteries in Qena

Photos: Egypt inaugurates archeological monasteries in Qena

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Eissa and Qena Governor Ashraf al-Daoudi on Saturday inaugurated the monasteries of St. George…
Photo of Mohamed Salah at British Museum hides surprising detail: Chief archaeologist

Photo of Mohamed Salah at British Museum hides surprising detail: Chief archaeologist

The Chief archaeologist at the Egyptian Antiquities Ministry, Magdy Shaker, revealed an interesting detail hidden within a photo of Liverpool…
Photos: Egypt inaugurates one of its oldest synagogues after extensive restoration

Photos: Egypt inaugurates one of its oldest synagogues after extensive restoration

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has inaugurated the Ben Ezra Synagogue after its restoration work was finalized, the Ministry of Tourism…
Wooden ceiling installed in Karnak Temple draws criticism

Wooden ceiling installed in Karnak Temple draws criticism

Images of a large wooden ceiling installed on top of the ancient columns of Karnak Temple in Luxor Governorate have…
Unified ticket now available for 3 of Cairo’s biggest museums

Unified ticket now available for 3 of Cairo’s biggest museums

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir’s Facebook page announced on Monday that it is offering a unified ticket to visit three…
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