Antiquities

Ancient Egypt

In Photos: Egyptian-German mission discovers blocks from Khufu's reign in Cairo’s Matariya

An Egyptian-German archaeological mission has recently unearthed the foundations of the Temple of the Sun and blocks dating back to Khufu's reign at the open-air museum of Matariya, in Cairo’s Heliopolis.

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In Photos: Egyptian-German mission discovers blocks from Khufu's reign in Cairo’s Matariya

NY prosecution seizes over $3 million-worth Egyptian artefacts from Met Museum in Louvre probe

Egyptian archaeological mission unearths largest-ever bronze statues cachette in Saqqara

Louvre ex-director charged of hiding origin of Egyptian artefacts

In Photos: Ancient engravings, reliefs uncovered during restoration of Temple of Esna

Mummification Museum in Luxor to celebrate its 25th anniversary with free guided tours

In Photos: Renowned architects Adrian Smith, Gordon Gill visit Giza Pyramids

Egypt uncovers remains of Zeus Caseous Temple in North Sinai

Hatshepsut obelisk re-erected in original location at Karnak Temple

In Photos: A part of the Babylon fort in Old Cairo opened to public after restoration

In Photos: Five ancient Egyptian tombs uncovered in Saqqara

Administrative Centre from the First Intermediate Period uncovered in Kom Ombo

Collection of 13 gigantic colossi arrive safely to GEM

VIDEO: Egypt celebrates first solar alignment of the year at Abu Simbel

In Photos: Egypt’s museums showcase artefacts celebrating love on Valentine's Day

Southern corner of the Great Pyramid of Khufu revealed for the first time in decades

In Photos: Huge blocks for Sphinx-shaped King Amenhotep III colossi remain from ritual scenes uncovered in Luxor

Coptic

Sharm El-Sheikh Museum to hold exhibit on Holy Family's journey in Egypt

In celebration of Coptic Christmas and coinciding with the launch of the fourth World Youth Forum, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is organising a temporary exhibit at Sharm El-Sheikh Museum under the title ‘The Holy Family’s Trail in Egypt.’

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Sharm El-Sheikh Museum to hold exhibit on Holy Family's journey in Egypt

Coptic heritage: The feast of the Epiphany

Egypt allocates EGP 41 million to develop facilities along Holy Family’s path

Egypt seeks to add Wadi Al-Natroun monasteries on UNESCO World Heritage List: Minister

Egypt's ministers of tourism, local development inspect renovation of Virgin Mary's Tree in Matareya

Levantine Foundation to hold a symposium in Cairo on Deir al-Serian's manuscripts

INTERVIEW: Let our Coptic icons shine again

INTERVIEW: Promoting the rediscovery of Egypt's Coptic era

St Catherine's Library and Mosaic of Transfiguration inaugurated after restoration

Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon

Coptic tombstone unearthed at Sphinxes Avenue in Luxor

Metro station police foil security guard's attempt to steal artefact from Coptic Museum

Police arrested a man today at Mar Girgis metro station in Old Cairo, on suspicion of stealing an artefact from the Coptic ...

Medieval Coptic wall-paintings uncovered at Egyptian monastery

Exhibition commemorating Coptic 'Martyrs' inaugurated at Coptic Museum

St Eugene Church in Port Said put on heritage list

Islamic

Mohamed Ali Palace in Shubra receives artefacts for display ahead of official opening

The Mohamed Ali Palace in Shubra has received a number of artefacts that had once adorned its halls and walls, in preparation for its official opening soon after the completion of its development and restoration project.

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