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Egypt's archaeological sites are still being looted
An armed gang has attacked two antiquities storage units on the Giza plateau, snatching an undetermined number of artefacts
More break-ins at Egypt's archaeological sites reported
Looted artifacts from Egyptian museum found
The heart-shaped amulet of Tutankhamun’s grandfather, as well as his ushabti figurine were found at the back of the museum today
Antiquities ministry employees protest against pay
Wave of industrial action and protests consuming Egypt reaches ministerial doors
Palestinians want Bethlehem on UN heritage list
Palestinian Authority asks UNESCO to add the town of Bethlehem to the list of of world heritage sites
Egyptian Museum's priceless artifiacts restored
The priceless artifacts, damaged during the foiled looting attempt at the Egyptian museum, will be back on display early next week
World museums on high alert for ancient Egyptian loot
International museums are on high alert for looted Egyptian artifacts and some archaeologists have even offered to fly to the country to help safeguard its ancient treasures
Hawass receives honourary doctorate from Lisbon
Egypt's head of Egyptology is honoured in Portugal
Ancient Egypt
ِEgypt's minister of antiquities threatens to resign
Hawass cites failure of the police to protest Egypt's heritage as main reason for possible resignation
Looting of King Ramses II's colossus thwarted
Archaeologists succeeded in thwarting a looting attempt of a 160-ton colossus of the 19th dynasty king Ramses II
Egypt's antiquity employees demands attained
An unexpected meeting at the ministry of state for antiquities affairs melts the ice between its minister and protesters, who have been picketing its building in recent days
Egypt's monuments and museums back in business
Following three weeks of closure the archaeological sites around Egypt are open to the public again
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Missing Akhnaten statue found, returned by AUC professor
The limestone statue of the monotheistic king Akhnaten, was found beside a trash can at Tahrir square by a young man, then return to the Egyptian Museum by his uncle, an AUC professor
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Another missing artefact found inside the Egyptian museum
A part of a missing New Kingdom statue depicting goddess Nakrit carrying king Tutankhamun was found hidden inside the museum
Coptic
Old Cairo's Hanging Church restored
After more than a decade of restoration, the Hanging Church in Old Cairo regains its original lure and allure
The gospel according to Judas
The only known copy of the Gospel of Judas, which casts an unorthodox light on events leading up to the Crucifixion, is returning to Egypt
Islamic
Mameluke makeover
Three restored Mameluke edifices in Cairo's Sayeda Zeinab district have reopened to the public
Safeguarding Egypt's Islamic Heritage
Although it was stolen three months ago, the theft of the minbar (pulpit) in Qanibay El-Ramah mosque was revived two days ago, creating a conflict between the Ministries of Al-Awqaf (religious endowments) and Culture
More than just a street
Al-Muizz Street is officially opened following its recent rehabilitation, carried out with a view to developing it into an open air museum to showcase the best of Cairo's Islamic art
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