A joint team of British and Egyptian archaeologists has uncovered the long-lost city of Imet in Egypt’s eastern Nile Delta, revealing one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in recent …
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Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered three ancient rock-cut tombs in the Qubbet el-Hawa necropolis near Aswan, offering new insight into a pivotal transitional period in Egypt’s early dynastic history. The tombs, …
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Tutankhamun, Bastet and Mummified Cats: Hong Kong Palace Museum to Host Landmark Egyptian Exhibition
A towering statue of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, feline mummies, and sacred coffins are among 250 artefacts that will travel from Egypt to Hong Kong this November, marking the largest and …
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New Research Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About the “Erasure” of Pharaoh Hatshepsut
For decades, scholars believed that Pharaoh Hatshepsut — one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female rulers — was the victim of damnatio memoriae, a posthumous campaign by her stepson and …
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Major Archaeological Discovery in Tel El-Faraheen Sheds Light on Ancient Delta “Emet” City
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced a major new archaeological discovery at the site of Tel El-Faraheen (Tel Nebasha) in the Al-Husseiniya district of Sharqia Governorate, marking the …
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Egypt Unveils Statue Honoring World-Renowned Heart Surgeon Sir Magdi Yacoub at Cairo Opera House
A historic ceremony has just begun at the Cairo Opera House, marking the official unveiling of the statue of world-renowned Egyptian-British heart surgeon Sir Dr. Magdi Yacoub, one of the …
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Egypt’s Esna Reclaims Spotlight on Aga Khan Award Shortlist with Takween’s Heritage Revival
For the first time in over two decades, Egypt has reemerged on the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) shortlist — not through a monumental megaproject, but via a …
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In a remarkable series of archaeological breakthroughs, Egyptian excavators have uncovered a sprawling industrial complex and an immense royal-era wall in Luxor, offering unprecedented insight into daily life, religious practice, …
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Tutankhamun immersive exhibition prepares to open its doors at the SEC Glasgow next month. Having already welcomed over 2 million visitors during hugely successful runs in 12 cities across three …
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Science Rekindles the Flame of Ancient Egypt’s ‘Magic Hue’: The Revival of Egyptian Blue
In a fusion of ancient alchemy and cutting-edge science, researchers led by Washington State University have breathed new life into a color that once dazzled the palaces and tombs …