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In Photos: Egypt’s El-Enany and Hawass receive Polish Order of Merit

The antiquities minister and the renowned Egyptolgist were honoured for their efforts to boost Polish-Egyptian cooperation in archaeology and tourism

Egyptian artefacts among items sprayed with olive oil in several Berlin museums

All the Egyptian pieces are from the collection of the museums and are not part of a temporary exhibition in Germany, as was rumoured

In Photos: Egyptian authorities foil attempt to smuggle three artefacts from Alexandria port

The head of the Central Administration for Archaeological Ports and Units said an archaeological committee examined the pieces and proved their authenticity

In Photos: Visitors observe biannual sun alignment at Ramses II Temple in Abu Simbel

During the solar alignment, sun rays enter the temple’s sanctum to light three of four statues

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UNESCO to protect Lebanon as 60 historic buildings 'risk collapse'

'The international community has sent a strong signal of support to Lebanon following this tragedy,' said Ernesto Ottone, assistant UNESCO Director-General for Culture

Ancient Roman ovens, Late Period wall discovered in Luxor

A number of mud brick Roman ovens and a large wall from the Egyptian Late Period have been discovered at the Avenue of ...

Long awaited 'Bab Al-Azab' development project to see light of day

The Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt signed on Tuesday a contract to develop and manage ...

Egyptian Embassy in Canada invited Canadians to a virtual 3D journey across Egypt

The Egyptian embassy in Canada has invited Canadians to enjoy a 3D virtual journey across Egypt from Aswan to Alexandria, ...

New discoveries and studies from mummification workshop complex at Saqqara

A new burial chamber has been discovered at the mummification workshop complex of the 26th Dynasty at Saqqara

Egypt launches online guided tour exploring Islamic art

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is launching on Monday a new guided video tour to explore Islamic art in Egypt. The ...

Egypt’s antiquities ministry to launch virtual tour of Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser on Wednesday

The Third Dynasty Step Pyramid complex of King Djoser (c 2667–2648 BC) is Egypt’s oldest pyramid

Egyptian antiquities ministry launches virtual tour of Tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep in Saqqara

The Tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep in Saqqara is Tuesday’s virtual tour on the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ ...