Archaeologists have led a series of discoveries at Ehnasiya Al-Medina in Beni Suef, Egypt, including inscriptions linked to King Senusret III, the remains of a Roman basilica, and a rare marble head of Aphrodite, shedding new light on the site's significance across several historical eras.
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A significant archaeological breakthrough has been uncovered in the historic district of Matariya, Ain Shams, where excavations at the tomb of “Panehsy” have revealed the first nearly complete funerary furniture set ever discovered in the area, alongside a trove of rare artefacts that shed new light on burial practices across centuries.
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The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has signed a strategic cooperation protocol with cultural platform Art D’Égypte, marking a significant step in Egypt’s efforts to expand its cultural diplomacy and strengthen its artistic presence internationally.
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The enduring appeal of the Pyramids of Giza continues to draw global attention, as several international stars recently experienced the landmark through an exclusive VIP tour highlighting its latest upgrades.
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More than one hundred years after the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun, the original mud sealings that once secured the entrances to the boy king’s burial chambers are now being exhibited to the public for the first time at the Luxor Museum.
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The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is celebrating International Museum Day, observed annually on 18 May, through a wide-ranging programme of temporary archaeological exhibitions and interactive cultural activities hosted by museums across Egypt.
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Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, inspected ongoing archaeological excavations at Dra Abu El-Naga on Luxor’s West Bank, where an Egyptian mission has uncovered a series of significant new discoveries spanning multiple periods of ancient Egyptian history.
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Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, and Luxor governor, Abdel Motaleb Emara, inaugurated two newly restored tombs on Luxor’s West Bank.
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An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a massive ancient Egyptian statue at the Tell El-Faraoun site in El-Husseiniya, Sharqiya Governorate, shedding new light on royal and religious life in the eastern Nile Delta.
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In a new milestone, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has approved the inscription of the Dendera Temple in Qena and the historic houses of Rosetta (Rashid) in Beheira on the Islamic World Heritage List.
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A new archaeological discovery in Minya Governorate is offering fresh insight into funerary practices in ancient Egypt during the Greek and Roman periods, following the unearthing of a rare Roman tomb and a collection of significant artefacts at the site of Al-Bahnasa.
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Egypt has successfully recovered 13 antiquities from the United States as part of its ongoing efforts to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property and reclaim artefacts that were smuggled out of the country.
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An extensive restoration and development programme is underway at four of Luxor’s most prominent archaeological sites, including the temples of Luxor, Karnak, Seti I, and Deir El-Bahari.
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After six years of excavation at Tell El-Farama in North Sinai, archaeologists have uncovered a rare water-centred ritual complex dedicated to the deity Pelusius—reshaping long-held assumptions about the ancient city of Pelusium and its role in antiquity.
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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is preparing to open two new exhibition halls dedicated to mummification and the ancient Egyptian concept of the afterlife, integrating modern digital technologies to enhance the visitor experience.
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The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has hosted a specialized academic forum in collaboration with Paris 8 University, focusing on the museum’s education policies and cultural programming, as part of its expanding role as a leading educational and cultural institution.
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In a move that blends cultural engagement with social responsibility, Orascom Pyramids organized an educational and recreational visit for children from the Kolona Maa Baad Foundation at the Giza Plateau Visitor Area.
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Under the soft glow of blue light, the Grand Egyptian Museum joined global landmarks on Thursday in marking World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, transforming its iconic façade into a symbol of solidarity with individuals on the autism spectrum and a call for greater inclusion.
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The restoration of the gateway of King Ramesses III at the Karnak Temples has been completed, alongside the discovery of a rare stone stela dating to the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius.
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An Egyptian-German archaeological mission has uncovered about 13,000 inscribed pottery fragments, known as ostraca, at the ancient site of Athribis, offering new evidence about daily life and administration in Egypt over more than a millennium.
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