Antiquities - Ancient Egypt

In Photos: New Zealand museums hand over mummified remains to Egypt

A collection of mummified human remains that were handed over to the Egyptian embassy in New Zealand earlier this month arrived safely in their home country.

The 'Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs' exhibition opens in Sydney

The 'Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs' exhibition opened in Sydney on Thursday showcasing priceless artefacts of King Ramses II.

Egyptian Museum in Tahrir celebrates 121st anniversary with new exhibition, activities

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir marks its 121st anniversary with the “Antiquities from Giza to Tahrir” exhibition and cultural activities.

5 Egyptian artefacts to return from US to Egypt

Egypt is set to retrieve five of its artefacts from the United States, which marks a milestone in cultural heritage preservation between the two countries.

In Photos: Tomb of Late Period royal scribe unearthed in Abusir necropolis

The tomb of a Late Period royal scribe has been uncovered in Abusir necropolis, unveiling more secrets of the site during the fifth and sixth centuries BC.

Imhotep Museum in Saqqara to be officially inaugurated soon

Imhotep Museum was built in commemoration of the ancient Egyptian architect Imhotep and the renowned French Egyptologist Jean-Philippe Lauer who spent his life excavating in Saqqara.

Rosetta National Museum in Egypt embarks on restoration journey

After two years of closure, the restoration work of the Rosetta National Museum (previously Arab Killy House) began early this week to regain the 18th-century mansion of the Ottoman governor of Rosetta Arab Killy, its lure and allure.

'Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs' exhibition to open in Sydney

The “Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs” exhibition is to open its doors in Sydney, Australia, on 18 November in its fourth stop, as announced in a press conference held at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC).

In Photos: Egypt installs replica of Karnak King List in Luxor

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has installed a replica of the Karnak King List in its original location at the southwest corner of the Akh-Menu Hall at Karnak Temple, Luxor.

New Kingdom cemetery reveals ancient Egyptian secrets

A significant archaeological find disclosed today at Al-Ghoreifa site in Minya’s Tuna Al-Gabal, in Upper Egypt, revealed for the first time the New Kingdom cemetery of the 15th ancient Egyptian nome, said Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities.

Renowned Graeco-Roman Museum in Alexandria has finally reopened

The renowned Graeco-Roman Museum in Alexandria has finally reopened its doors after almost two decades of a long and meticulous restoration and rehabilitation process.

Ministry of Tourism launches virtual tour of sacred Gebel El-Teir area in Egypt

To promote the Holy Family journey in Egypt, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities launched a virtual tour of the Gebel El-Teir area in Minya, one of the points where the Holy Family stopped on their journey through Egypt.

In Photos: Astro-theological secrets of Luxor’s Esna Temple uncovered by Egypt-German mission

The Egyptian-German archaeological mission uncovered more original reliefs and engravings on the walls and the ceilings of Esna Temple in Luxor that depict astro-theological scenes, including gods and goddesses that represent celestial bodies and a zodiac.

5000-Year-Old wine jars found intact at Abydos in Sohag

An Egyptian-German-Austrian archaeological mission working in the tomb of Meret-Neith -- a possible woman of significance of the 1st dynasty -- in Um Al-Qaab archaeological site in Abydos in Sohag Governorate has made discoveries that shed further light on this mysterious figure in ancient Egyptian history, including finding 5000-year-old wine jars.

In Photos: 8 chambers discovered inside Sahure’s Pyramid in Abusir Necropolis

A joint Egyptian-German mission has made an unprecedented discovery of eight previously undocumented storage chambers – or magazines – within Sahure’s Pyramid in the Abusir Necropolis south of Giza.

Edfu Temple's newly revamped reception hall unveiled in Aswan

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities inaugurated the new reception hall at the Edfu Temple in Aswan, which was recently revamped to streamline visitor access and alleviate overcrowding at its entrance.

Egyptian civilization museum shines in orange to mark World Patient Safety Day

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) joined in World Patient Safety Day celebrations on Sunday by illuminating its façade in orange, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Egypt Ministry of Health and Population.

In Photos: Restored Ottoman-era Suleiman Pasha Al-Khadim Mosque inaugurated

The Suleiman Pasha Al-Khadim Mosque, known as the Sariyat Al-Gabal Mosque, was officially inaugurated today after the completion of an architectural restoration.

Kafr El-Sheikh Museum to host exhibition on ancient Egyptian writing

In celebration of International Literacy Day 2023, Kafr El-Sheikh Museum will host an exhibition on the origins of ancient Egyptian writing and its progression across the country's many dynasties.

In Photos: Free admission to restored aqueduct in Cairo Citadel this week

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is offering free admission to the recently restored aqueduct at the Cairo Citadel, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly last week.

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