Egyptian museum
EU ambassador backs Egypt’s efforts to recover smuggled antiquities
Archaeology
June 18, 2019
EU ambassador backs Egypt’s efforts to recover smuggled antiquities
European Union Ambassador to Egypt Ivan Surkos put forward his support for Egypt’s efforts to recover its smuggled and stolen…
Egypt, EU kick off €3 million project to revamp the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir
Egypt
June 17, 2019
Egypt, EU kick off €3 million project to revamp the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir
The Egyptian government announced on Monday the start of a project to develop the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir at a…
Two exclusive pieces displayed at Egyptian Museum this week
Archaeology
February 26, 2019
Two exclusive pieces displayed at Egyptian Museum this week
A gilded mummy mask and painted stele are this week’s displayed pieces at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square following…
Egypt denies issuance of LE 100 coin for circulation
Business
February 18, 2019
Egypt denies issuance of LE 100 coin for circulation
The Egyptian cabinet on Monday denied the issuance and circulation of a LE 100 coin in the market, asserting that…
Minister of Antiquities inaugurates new exhibition at Egyptian Musuem
Archaeology
February 5, 2019
Minister of Antiquities inaugurates new exhibition at Egyptian Musuem
Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anany inaugurated a temporary exhibition showcasing artifacts unearthed by the French-Italian mission at Hall #44 at…
Egyptian Museum to receive €3mn development grant
Archaeology
January 16, 2019
Egyptian Museum to receive €3mn development grant
Egypt will receive an international grant for the development of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square worth 3 million euros,…
Egyptian mummy in Turin museum proves embalming predates the Pharaohs
Archaeology
August 16, 2018
Egyptian mummy in Turin museum proves embalming predates the Pharaohs
In the Egyptian Museum since the 1900s, the mummy affectionately known as Fred has provided scientists with the recipe used…
Egypt puts relics recovered from smugglers in Italy on display
Archaeology
July 6, 2018
Egypt puts relics recovered from smugglers in Italy on display
Hundreds of ancient artifacts returned by Italy after they were recovered from smugglers in May went on display at the…
Decision to display Salah’s shoes in British Museum sparks off dispute
Egypt
May 19, 2018
Decision to display Salah’s shoes in British Museum sparks off dispute
Outrage erupted amidst the the British Museum’s decision to put Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah’s shoe in the Egyptian section, as…
Temporary exhibition displays 300 artifacts for first time at Egyptian Museum
Archaeology
April 18, 2018
Temporary exhibition displays 300 artifacts for first time at Egyptian Museum
Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anany will on Wednesday evening inaugurate a temporary archaeological exhibition at the Egyptian Museum that will…