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Ancient Cairo tomb razed: A blow to Egypt’s heritage

The demolition of Muhammad Ali Pasha’s daughter-in-law’s tomb in the Imam Shafi’i cemetery has ignited a firestorm of controversy on social media. Netizens vehemently condemned what they termed as an ‘assault on historical sites, particularly Egypt’s Islamic heritage.’ Amidst growing public outcry, calls for the preservation of Cairo’s historic landmarks have intensified. Member of Parliament …

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Zahi Hawass announces discovery of largest complete archaeological city

Acclaimed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced the discovery of the largest complete archaeological city ever found, within the Valley of the Kings where about 2,000 artifacts have been discovered so far. The archaeological city remains in complete condition due to King Amenhotep III placing foundation deposits in his temple in order to prove later that this …

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Egyptian research team discovers 4 astronomical objects 

The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) announced that a research team affiliated with it managed to discover four new astronomical objects in the past two months with the 74-inch Qatameya astronomical telescope. “The number of discoveries has increased to nine bodies during the past six months, thanks to cooperation with the Chinese …

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Unveiling the secrets of Nefertari: The Egyptian Museum in Italy’s Turin breaks attendance records

The Egyptian Museum in Turin has reported a surge in visitors during the recent August holiday. Between the 14th and 18th, nearly 18,000 individuals flocked to the museum, with peak attendance on August 15th and 16th. The museum, a veritable treasure trove of ancient Egyptian artifacts, has unveiled a new chamber dedicated to the illustrious …

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National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to launch audio guide service at Royal Mummies Hall

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat on Wednesday will launch an audio guide service inside the Royal Mummies Hall, in which the presence of tour guides is prohibited. The service provides a comprehensive historical explanation via headphones to visitors in Arabic and English. It will be provided to visitors for a fee in …

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Excavations in Aswan uncover 33 ancient tombs

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Monday announced the discovery of 33 archaeological tombs, dating back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt and the Greek and Roman eras near the Aga Khan Mausoleum in Aswan governorate. “The joint Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission working in the vicinity of Aga Khan Mausoleum, west of Aswan, …

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Archaeological sites and museums offering 20% discounts in Qena, Luxor and Aswan until August

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt Ahmed Issa announced a 20 percent discount in ticket prices for archaeological sites and museums in the governorates of Qena, Luxor, and Aswan, during the months of June to August. The announcement came during a meeting for the Board of Directors of the Supreme Council of Antiquities on …

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NMEC approves proposal for new hall on ancient Egyptian mummies

The Board of Directors of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization approved a proposal to establish a new hall in the museum, specializing in the art of mummification in ancient Egypt. This comes to expand the museum’s exhibition scenario, and highlight the great historical and archaeological value that mummies provide. The board meeting in late …

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Aswan Prosecution investigates the discovery of an ancient mummy thrown in the street

The Aswan Public Prosecution began its investigations into finding an archaeological mummy, near the veterinary slides at the end of Airport Street in the city of Aswan. The prosecution summoned antiquities officials to question them about the incident, determine the mummy’s time period, and clarify its archaeological value. Security forces found the mummy near the …

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Newly mapped lost branch of the Nile could help solve long-standing pyramid mystery

Egypt’s Great Pyramid and other ancient monuments at Giza exist on an isolated strip of land at the edge of the Sahara Desert. The inhospitable location has long puzzled archaeologists, some of whom had found evidence that the Nile River once flowed near these pyramids in some capacity, facilitating the landmarks’ construction starting 4,700 years …

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