Antiquities - Greco-Roman

In Photos: Ancient Roman necropolis uncovered in Marsa Matrouh

An Egyptian archaeological mission has made a significant discovery in Marsa Matrouh city, uncovering an ancient Roman necropolis at the Umm al-Rakham site.

In Photos: Greece President visits Egypt’s Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria

Greek president Katerina Sakellaropoulou visited the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria, accompanied by the Greek Minister of Culture, the Ambassador of Greece to Cairo, the Consul General of Greece in Alexandria, the Greek Cultural Attaché, members of the Onassis Greek Association, and several prominent Greek figures.

In Photos: Egyptian artefacts in 2nd Africa & Byzantium exhibition at Cleveland Museum of Art

Egyptian artefacts will be displayed as part of the Africa & Byzantium exhibition on its second stop in the US on Sunday at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio.

Marina Alamein archaeological site in Alexandria set to open soon

Restoration work has commenced at the residential area and necropolis in the Marina Alamein archaeological site in Alexandria ahead of its imminent opening to the public, according to the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA)

Egyptian experts weigh in on controversy over Cleopatra’s race ignited by upcoming Netflix docuseries

Ahram Online spoke to a number of prominent Egyptian archeologists and historians about the ongoing controversy surrounding Queen Cleopatra’s ethnicity and race that erupted following the release of a trailer for the upcoming Netflix docuseries.

Buddha statue unearthed at temple in Egypt's Red Sea region

A newly discovered marble statue of the Buddha at a temple in Berenike on the red sea shows a connection between Egypt and India during the Roman Empire.

In Photos: 22 Persian, Roman and Coptic tombs discovered in Upper Egypt's Minya

The Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission from Barcelona University uncovered 22 tombs from the Persian, Roman and Coptic periods during excavation work carried out at the Al-Bahnasa archaeological site in the upper Egyptian governorate of Minya.

UK warns British Museum over Parthenon Marbles

The UK government Monday stressed the British Museum is legally forbidden from breaking up its vast collection, after a report said it could possibly hand the Parthenon Marbles back to Greece.

UK, Greece in 'secret talks' on Parthenon Marbles: Report

The British Museum and the Greek prime minister are in the "advanced stage" of "secret talks" over the "possible return" of the Parthenon Marbles, local media reported on Saturday.

Graeco-Roman pottery workshop, storage facility unearthed in Alexandria

During archaeological excavations carried out at Tabet Al-Motaweh area, west of Alexandria, an Egyptian archaeological mission uncovered a Graeco-Roman pottery workshop and a storage building.

Collection of ten Graeco-Roman and Byzantine coins seized at Cairo International Airport

The archaeological unit at Cairo International Airport — in cooperation with the Cairo Airport Police — seized earlier in the week ten Graeco-Roman and Byzantine coins along with a metal Coptic cross in the possession of a passenger.

Greco-Roman rock-cut tomb discovered west of Aswan

The joint Egyptian-Italian mission working in the vicinity of the Mausoleum of Aga Khan, west of Aswan, uncovered a Greco-Roman rock-cut tomb during work carried out during the last archaeological season.

In Photos: Byzantine, Ptolemaic chandelier, coins seized at airport before smuggling

A chandelier and nine gold and metal coins from the Byzantine and Ptolemaic periods were seized at the Cairo International Airport before being smuggled abroad on Tuesday.

Byzantine-era artifacts uncovered under Andraos Palace in Luxor: Supreme Council of Antiquities

A collection of amphoras and lamps from the Byzantine era have been uncovered over the past month under the Tawfiq Andraos palace.

Remains of uncovered Graeco-Roman settlement details life in Alexandria

This area was used as a transit area for travellers, visitors and trade merchants

Egypt's Siwa fortress renovation boosts hopes for ecotourism

The 13th-century edifice, called 'Shali' or 'home' in the local Siwi language, was built by Berber populations atop a hill in the pristine Siwa oasis, some 600 kilometres (370 miles) southwest of Cairo

Alexandria: Important Roman-era finds

The remains of a vast residential settlement and a well-preserved Roman mosaic floor have been unearthed in Alexandria, reports Nevine El-Aref

Decorative ancient mosaic discovered in Alexandria

The find at Kom El-Dikka confirms the popularity of ornate design between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD in Roman Alexandria

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