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An ancient Egyptian wall that once enclosed the Petah temple has been found at the Karnak Temple complex in Luxor
The UNESCO's World Heritage Committee agreed to retain the occupied City of Jerusalem on the World Heritage List in Danger
Leafing through old dispatches from Egyptian former President Mohamed Naguib to Sudan offers insight into the present
The avenue of Sphinxes that once linked Luxor to Karnak temples is to be opened to public on October
The precious artefact collections exhibited at the presidential palaces are safe and sound according to the committee assigned by the Ministry of State for Antiquities
The 14th century house of Zeinab Khatoun in Old Cairo is set to become the headquarters for the Cairo Urban Rehabilitation Project
Gihan Sadat and Zahi Hawass are calling on Americans to see Egypt for themselves
The criminal court of Agouza acquitted Zahi Hawass, Minister of State for Antiquities, from charges issued last April
Buried for 4,500 years, King Khufu’s second solar boat, designed to ferry him to the afterlife, has been uncovered  
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The protection of ancient artefacts, whether it be copyrights or the return of those held in international museums or smuggled antiquities, is one item on Egypt's minister of antiquities list at the Peru conference

A collection of painted blocks used in the construction of king Osorkon II’s temple have been unearthed in San El-Hagar in the Delta city of Sharqia

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An official from the antiquities ministry alleges that the independent press and political opponents are behind a rumour campaign to settle old scores

Egypt's antiquities minister is actively trying to reawaken the country's tourism industry, arguing the economy will only suffer more without a vibrant tourism sector

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The eighth archaeological seminar will review new techniques and theories as recovered artifacts go back on display for the first time since the January revolution

After more than a decade of restoration, the Hanging Church in Old Cairo regains its original lure and allure

Egypt PM Essam Sharaf is to officially inaugurate the Hanging Church in time for Coptic Easter ceremonies after 13 years of restorations to the building

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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

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As one of the newest additions to the antiquities list, the distinguished early 20th century courthouse will receive at least $6.8m in maintenance and will host a museum-like display of its period objects

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

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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