Archaeology

Rome’s refilled Trevi Fountain basks in restored glory

Rome’s refilled Trevi Fountain basks in restored glory

Water coursed back into Rome's Trevi Fountain for the first time in over a year on Tuesday as the city…
Alex to demolish 85-year-old villa

Alex to demolish 85-year-old villa

Local authorities in Alexandria have begun demolitions at a historical villa dating back to the early 1900s, as the current…
Documentary movies to be displayed at Opera House starting Thursday

Documentary movies to be displayed at Opera House starting Thursday

The Center for Documentation of Cultural and Natural Heritage, one of the research centers at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, will organize…
Antiquities minister to inaugurate 3 tombs in Luxor

Antiquities minister to inaugurate 3 tombs in Luxor

Antiquities Minister Mamdouh el-Damati will inaugurate on November 5 three archaeological tombs dating back to the era of the modern…
Tutankhamun’s mask captivates restorer

Tutankhamun’s mask captivates restorer

Christian Eckmann, the restorer of Tutankhamun’s mask, said he was captivated by the beauty of the piece of art. Eckmann, who…
Hibis temple to be reopened Thursday

Hibis temple to be reopened Thursday

Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al-Damati is reopening the Hibis temple in the Kharga Oasis on Thursday for tourists after completing restoration…
Zahi Hawass to hold conference in DC Wednesday

Zahi Hawass to hold conference in DC Wednesday

Former Antiquities Minister and renowned Egyptian Egyptologist Zahi Hawas will talk about the latest antiquities excavations and discoveries in Egypt…
Pompeii restorers dig and scrub against clock as EU funding deadline looms

Pompeii restorers dig and scrub against clock as EU funding deadline looms

Years of neglect at the ancient Roman city of Pompeii are being dug and scrubbed away in a last-minute bid…
UPDATE: New project to explore pyramids ‘unprecedented’ – minister

UPDATE: New project to explore pyramids ‘unprecedented’ – minister

The year 2016 will be the year of the pyramids, as the Antiquities Ministry will embark on a scientific exploration…
3,000 tourists attend King Ramses’ sun alignment ceremony

3,000 tourists attend King Ramses’ sun alignment ceremony

Over 3,000 tourists gathered on October 22 at the Abu Simbel temple to watch the alignment of the sun on…
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