Antiquities

Ancient Egypt

Sarcophagus of King Ramses II’s head of treasury unearthed in Saqqara, Giza

To the south of the causeway of King Unas in Saqqara necropolis, the archaeological mission of the Faculty of Archaeology, Cairo University, headed by Ola El-Aguizy, stumbled upon the sarcophagus of Ptahemwia from the reign of King Ramses II, whose tomb was discovered last year in Saqqara.

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Sarcophagus of King Ramses II’s head of treasury unearthed in Saqqara, Giza

Israeli archaeologists unearth burial site from Ramses II era

Egypt repatriates two ancient Egyptian statues from Belgium

Egypt to repatriate 16 artefacts recovered by authorities in the United States

US agents in Memphis seize shipped ancient Egyptian artifact

Tomb of Egyptian commander of foreign soldiers in Abusir sheds light on 'globalisation' in ancient world

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

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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