Antiquities - Islamic

Medieval-era graffiti discovered in cave in Upper Egypt

The cave is thought to have been used by pilgrims and travelers

Three Islamic monuments inaugurated in El-Moez street

Three edifices from the Mameluke, Ottoman and Ayyubid eras were inaugurated Monday in Historic Cairo after intensive restoration

No. of golf carts for visitors to El-Muezz Street in historic Cairo increases to 13

The government has spent EGP 1,200,000 on providing golf carts at the site

Roof of Ottoman-era Cairo mosque reinforced after partial collapse: Ministry

Marzouk Al-Ahmady in Gamaliya district has been closed to worshippers because of the collapse

Qurans from Ottoman era seized at Cairo International Airport

A smuggling attempt of five Qurans was foiled today at Cairo International Airport

Domes of Al-Ashraf Khalil and Fatma Khatoun in Al-Khalifa area to be restored

The Ministry of Antiquities starts conservation and development of both Al-Ashraf Khalil and Fatma Khatoun located on Al-Ashraaf Street in Historic Cairo

Monuments on Cairo's Al-Muizz street safe and sound after shop fire

Investigations are currently underway to determine the cause of the blaze

Egypt recovers objects stolen from Al-Imam Al-Shafie Dome

A door and decorative elements stolen from the Sultan Al-Kamel Al-Ayyubi shrine inside Al-Imam Al-Shafie Dome have been recovered

Door and decorative elements of Sultan Al-Kamel Al-Ayyubi shrine stolen

The Sultan Al-Kamel Al-Ayyubi shrine is located within Al-Imam Al-Shafie Dome, one of the largest of the Ayyubid era

Ismailia Museum celebrates 83rd anniversary; two monuments to be restored

Today the Ismailia Museum celebrates its 83th anniversary, with further restoration works in the area to be undertaken soon

Recovered Islamic-era lamps to go on show at Egyptian Museum

The six recovered Islamic-era lamps are to be included in a special display at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square opening Thursday

Alexandria's Ibn Khaldoun mosque not a protected site: Antiquities minister

The collapsed minaret is not registered on Egypt’s antiquities list and is not affiliated with Egyptian law governing the protection of antiquities.

Six Islamic lamps stolen from Al-Refai mosque near Cairo Citadel

The lamps date to 1910, constructed out of glass with Quranic verse from the Surah An-Nur written in Mameluke raised script

Endowments ministry to exhibit its treasured collection at Al-Manial Palace

Rare manuscripts, documents and antique copies of the Quran from the ministry's collection will go on display for the first time

Crafts exhibition to be held on Tuesday in Cairo's City of the Dead

Sultan's Fair exhibition is to be held on Tuesday evening in the Qayet Bay area at Cairo's City of the Dead.

Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic

The Seized Antiquities Unit impounded 43 boxes of books and manuscripts on Sunday after suspecting illegal shipping; refers to the National Archives manuscripts

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