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Spanish archaeologists discovered Ptolemaic & Roman tombs, mummies, coffins, golden masks, terracotta statues in Al Bahnasa

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 - 10:44 GMT

Spanish archaeologists discovered Ptolemaic and Roman tombs, mummies, coffins, golden masks, terracotta statues in Al Bahnasa.

Kuwait's Emir greets Sisi on Pharaohs' Golden Parade

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 - 01:23 GMT

In his cable, the Kuwaiti emir lauded the great efforts made by the Egyptian bodies concerned to render the fabulous spectacle a success, wishing further progress and prosperity to Egypt.

Long-awaited 'Pharaohs’ Golden Parade' kicks off with artistic performances displayed

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 - 06:31 GMT

The pharaohs are being moved from their residence at the Egyptian Museum in El-Tahrir square to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat.

New Zealand Ambassador to Cairo: Eager to see Egypt's 'historical' Pharaoh's parade

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 - 02:01 GMT

In a tweet on his official account, Ambassador Lewis described the parade as a "historical event."

In pics: Cairo Airport Museum receives mummies, canopic jars, bronze statue, sculptures

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 - 01:25 GMT

Cairo International Airport Museum located at the airport’s Terminal 3 has received a number of artifacts from the Egyptian Museum and the Suez National Museum’s stores, in preparation for its opening.

National project to study royal mummies to kick off next month

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 - 02:13 GMT

he acclaimed Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass said on Friday during giving a lecture at the Royal Library in Copenhagen that a national Egyptian project to study the royal mummies will kick off next month.

Bid to smuggle parts of mummies to Belgium foiled

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 - 09:56 GMT

A bid to smuggle parts of two mummies in a DHL package via Cairo airport has been foiled, according to the customs authorities.

All you need to know about cemeteries uncovered in Tuna El Gebel

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 - 12:00 GMT

Minister of Antiquities Khaled Anany announced Saturday that a joint mission from the Ministry of Antiquities and the Research Centre for Archaeological Studies at Minya University uncovered a collection of Ptolemaic-era rock burial chambers at the site o

In pics: Two cemeteries uncovered in Tuna el Gebel

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 - 10:18 GMT

Minister of Antiquities Khaled Anany announced the discovery of two cemeteries that contain 5 wells, two of them for burial in Tuna el Gebel archaeological area in Minya governorate.

Exclusive to Egypt Today: A cemetery housing 40 mummies uncovered in Tuna el Gebel

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 - 02:44 GMT

Egypt Today exclusively reveals the discovery of an ancient cemetery in Tuna el Gebel area housing 40 mummies, before being officially announced on February 1 and 2.

8 coffins uncovered at archaeological area of Dahshour

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 - 04:04 GMT

The Egyptian archaeological mission uncovered a number of archaeological burials that include coffins at the archaeological area of Dahshour.

Egypt restores parts of dismembered mummies

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 - 01:07 GMT

Egypt restored three parts of different dismembered ancient Egyptian mummies which were stolen 90 years ago and smuggled to America.

Scan technique reveals secrets of ancient Egyptian mummies

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 - 04:24 GMT

will be able to read the secret writings on papyrus papers that were used for making mummy sarcophagi through a new scan technique

Exclusive picture from inside newly discovered tomb in Luxor

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 - 10:00 GMT

An exclusive picture from inside the newly discovered tomb of Amun-Re’s goldsmith in Luxor, which has yet open to the public on Saturday.

NMEC to carry out a round to renovate Mummies

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 - 03:45 GMT

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is organizing a number of mummies renovation training courses from October 29 to November 2 in NMEC according to Mahrous Said.

Restoring tomb no.54 in Valley of the Golden Mummies

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 - 12:01 GMT

Tomb number 54 in the Valley of the Golden Mummies in Al-Bahriya Oasis is currently being restored and developed in order to open and be ready for public visits.

Ancient Egyptian Animal Mummy Exhibition hosted in Brooklyn

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 - 03:37 GMT

An upcoming exhibition in Brooklyn titled “Soulful Creatures” aims to study why Ancient Egyptians mummified animals.

Zahi Hawass invites Americans to visit Egypt

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 - 04:11 GMT

The world-renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass delivered a lecture organized by Warren County Public Library, Bowling Green.

Malawi Museum survives 3 years after Rabaa sit-in dispersal

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 - 10:36 GMT

Malawi National Museum was founded in June, 1962 in Malawi village in Minya governorate, Upper Egypt, in the era of the late Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser.

New archaeological discoveries to be revealed soon: Minister

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 - 01:32 GMT

Khaled El-Anany, Minister of Antiquities announced Monday soon will announce an important archaeological discovery that will astonish the world.

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