Nevine El-Aref's Articles

A new archaeological discovery in Alexandria is offering fresh insight into how one of the ancient world’s most iconic cities evolved across centuries.

The Dendera Temple and Rosetta’s Historic Houses have been inscribed on the ICESCO World Heritage List as milestones of Egypt’s cultural heritage

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has taken a fresh step toward redefining the visitor experience, blending heritage with entertainment through a new initiative titled GEM Family Day.

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.

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launch an upgraded version of the online ticket booking platform for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), marking a new step toward enhancing digital services and improving visitor experience.

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.

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.

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.

Proposals have been put forward to restore the Temple of Isis at Behbeit Al-Hagara, a little-known jewel of ancient Egyptian architecture in the Delta, writes Nevine El-Aref

The restoration of three tombs in the Al-Khokha Necropolis at Luxor has now been completed

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.

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.

Italy awarded Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris the title of Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy (Ordine della Stella d’Italia), one of Italy’s highest civilian honours, in recognition of his role in strengthening bilateral relations between Cairo and Rome.

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.

For centuries, the Giza Plateau with its towering Pyramids and the Great Sphinx have been magnets for speculation, fuelling imaginative theories.

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.

In celebration of Egyptian women, the Royal Carriages Museum in the Boulaq area has opened a temporary exhibition titled Ladies’ Treasures, featuring a collection of jewellery and ornamental pieces on public display for the first time.

​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.

A 4,000-year journey through the origins of the Zodiac has been unveiled at the Neues Museum in Berlin.

From desert solitude to temple grandeur, new discoveries made across Egypt are revealing more ancient secrets.

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