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26th Dynasty tomb discovered by workers digging residential house foundations in Ain Shams
The Egyptian Cabinet has declined the resignation of Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary General Mohamed Abdel Fatah while the latter vows not to return until gaining full authority
Mohamed Abdel Fatah explains his decision in an exclusive interview with Ahram Online
Greco-Roman artefacts recovered from Melbourne storehouses to return home
After a meeting on Monday, the UN agency pledged to support restorations in Memphis' Necropolis and help introduce training courses for curators of the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation
Residents join guards to arrest thief
Tourism and Antiquities Police capture an antiquities' theft gang red handed while trying to sell their stolen goods
Can a 1924 document charging German archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt with cheating to secure the Nefertiti bust for Germany guarantee its return to Egypt?
The newly appointed secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities says he will meet protestors’ demands, promises reform  
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SCA secretary general placates fresh graduates who had been protesting outside archaeological sites demanding jobs

Temporary employees picket the museum's main entrance in a drive to ensure the antiquities council's promise of permanent contracts is finally met

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After the delivery of Abdel Fatah's resignation as secretary general of Egypt's antiquities council, he meets with the prime minister, who takes steps to resolve budget problems amidst archaeologists' protests

The avenue, built in the 30th Dynasty, has been somewhat neglected, but will be open to visitors later this year

Will 2012 mark the end of Tutankhamun's international tour?

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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The Islamic Heritage Committee will meet Saturday to map common ground for the promotion and preservation of 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

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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