The archaeological documentation of Al-Maala necropolis in Upper Egypt was carried out
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Many of the rock inscriptions date from the Predynastic Period (4,000-3,500BC)
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Mummified dates, grains and small model boats were among the objects moved in this most recent batch, an operation that required careful packing and essential restoration work
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A smuggling attempt of five Qurans was foiled today at Cairo International Airport
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The UNESCO World Heritage Site, where both pyramids of King Senefru are located, has been restored to its former state
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The temporary exhibition in Astana is to include a number of artefacts selected from the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo
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The American University in Cairo transferred the 5,000 items to the Ministry of Antiquities, in line with Egyptian law
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Recent DNA analysis apparently showing that the ancient Egyptians were more Levantine than African has created controversy among Egyptian archaeologists
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An archaeological mission from the Ministry of Antiquities discovered the rock-hewn tomb in the city's El-Shatby district
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The Ministry of Antiquities starts conservation and development of both Al-Ashraf Khalil and Fatma Khatoun located on Al-Ashraaf Street in Historic Cairo
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The tombs were uncovered on Aswan's West Bank
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A lintel inscribed with the cartouche of Sesostris II was unearthed at Heryshef temple in Ihnasya
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The artefacts are being moved in preparation for the new museum's soft opening in 2018
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The embalming materials of Ipi, vizier and overseer of Thebes and member of the elite during the reign of King Amenemhat I in the early 12th Dynasty, have been rediscovered in his tomb at Deir Al-Bahari on Luxor's west bank.
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The block is engraved with the cartouche of the 30th Dynasty King Nectanebo II, who is known for his construction projects
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The king's entire treasured collection is planned for transfer to the GEM ahead of its 2018 opening
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The family of football player Cristiano Ronaldo expressed enthusiasm while learning about Egypt's ancient history
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The Late Period burial site was discovered at the Tuna Al-Gabal archaeological site by a team from Cairo University
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The 'major discovery' unearthed artefacts near the necropolis of birds and animals
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