Egypt has successfully recovered 13 ancient Egyptian artefacts which were smuggled to the United Kingdom and Germany, as part of its continued efforts to safeguard its cultural heritage.
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Heritage preservation and community engagement meet in the restoration of two Islamic domes in Historic Cairo.
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The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launched a photography competition to raise public awareness of Egypt’s rich underwater cultural heritage.
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Egypt has raised the official fees paid to licensed tour guides, according to a decree issued by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy.
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The ancient Christian site of Abu Mena near Alexandria has been removed from the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger.
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An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has unveiled a significant discovery in the heart of the Western Desert of the remains of the central residential city of Kharga Oasis, dating back to the early Coptic period.
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Egypt ranked 10th in the world for increasing tourist arrivals during the first three months of this year.
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In a significant step toward promoting cultural and archaeological awareness among young generations, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is preparing to launch a new digital platform titled Rehla, dedicated to organizing free school excursions for public school students nationwide.
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The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir has launched a summer training programme for university students specializing in archaeology, tour guiding, and history.
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To enhance the visitor experience at one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, in collaboration with the Spanish government, has upgraded the interior lighting system inside the Giza Pyramids: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
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The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has expanded the safari tourism programmes to meet the growing global demand of nature and adventure travellers.
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As part of the broader international promotional initiative "Egypt… Unmatched Diversity," the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launched a new digital campaign targeting Arab travellers, in partnership with WEGO, a leading Middle East-based travel search engine and booking platform.
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The 1,800-year-old Roman-era Tomb of the Towers, known for its rare zodiac ceiling, has reopened to the public in the ancient city of Athribis, located in Nagaa El-Sheikh Hamad, west of Sohag, following a year-long restoration by Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA).
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The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities denied recent rumours circulating on social media claiming that a fire had broken out at the Rokn Farouk Museum in Helwan.
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A journey through the wonders of ancient Egypt is set to unfold in Hong Kong this winter, bringing over 250 priceless artefacts to the heart of Asia.
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The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has completed the restoration work of several archaeological structures in the historic city of Pelusium (Tell El-Farama) as part of Egypt’s Sinai development plan.
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The Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Qubbet El-Hawa necropolis in Aswan has uncovered three unknown rock-cut tombs from the Old Kingdom.
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The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has denied recent claims on digital media platforms that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will officially open on 4 November 2025, the 103rd anniversary of Tutankhamun’s tomb discovery, clarifying that no official date has yet been set for the inauguration.
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The long-anticipated official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum has been postponed to later this year.
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During his official visit to Egypt, Serbian Prime Minister Djuro Matsut toured several of the country’s prominent archaeological and religious landmarks, accompanied by a delegation that included Serbian ministers and members of parliament.
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