Archaeology
Rome’s refilled Trevi Fountain basks in restored glory
November 4, 2015
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
October 31, 2015
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
October 29, 2015
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
October 29, 2015
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
October 29, 2015
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
October 28, 2015
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
October 28, 2015
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
October 25, 2015
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
October 25, 2015
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
October 23, 2015
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…