Archaeology

Egypt unearths ancient quarters of mining leader

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of the remains of a building that served as the headquarters of the leader of the Egyptian mining expeditions in the Sinai Peninsula during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt

Ahmed Gomaa | Egypt | Jan 19, 2022

The headquarters of the mining missions in South Sinai.

The headquarters of the mining missions in the southern Sinai Peninsula.

4,000-year-old stone board game discovered at Oman excavation site

Archaelogists said the board game appeared similar to other games played during the Bronze Age.

Al-Monitor Staff | Oman | Jan 14, 2022

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Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Iraq | Jan 12, 2022

Iraqis stand outside the parliament building, or Council of Representatives, in Baghdad's Green Zone on Feb. 27, 2020.

Egyptian archaeologists unwrap Amenhotep I mummy, rewrite history

Egyptian archaeologists rewrite history after digitally unwrapping the mummy of Pharaoh King Amenhotep I, whose secrets were kept for thousands of years.

Mohamed Saied | Culture | Jan 8, 2022

The tomb of Thuya, the mother of Queen Tiye who was the Great Royal Wife of Pharoah Amenhotep III, is displayed at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 15, 2014.

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Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Iraq | Jan 5, 2022

Supporters of Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr celebrate in Baghdad's Tahrir Square on Oct. 11, 2021.

Will Egypt manage to bring home all smuggled artifacts?

As part of their continuous efforts to retrieve Egypt's stolen, prized antiquities, Egyptian authorities announced on Dec. 20 the recovery of 36 artifacts that had been smuggled to Madrid.

Ahmed Gomaa | Culture | Dec 31, 2021

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (L) presents Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry (R) with stolen Egyptian artifacts that were smuggled to Israel, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo on Dec. 9, 2021.

Egypt resumes hunt for Nefertiti’s tomb amid historical debate

Egypt’s archaeological team, led by famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, resumed on Dec. 9 the hunt for Queen Nefertiti’s tomb in the west bank of Luxor, after years of debate over her burial site.

Ahmed Gomaa | Culture | Dec 19, 2021

Sand statues of Egyptian King Akhenaten and Nefertiti are pictured on May 29, 2017, in Lednice, south Moravia.

Israel returns trafficked artifacts to Egypt

Israel returned dozens of looted archaeological pieces to Egypt in a new sign of improving relations between the two countries in recent years.

Mohamed Sabry | Egypt | Dec 15, 2021

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry (C) shakes hands with the director of the Israel Antiquities, Authority Eli Escozido (L).

Egypt unveils tombs dating back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of two cemeteries dating back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt in al-Bahnasa archaeological area in Minya governorate.

Ahmed Gomaa | Culture | Dec 12, 2021

This photo shows a wooden sarcophagus discovered among many archaeological finds in 3000-year-old communal tombs dedicated to high priests, in al-Ghoreifa in Tuna al-Jabal, Minya governorate, Egypt, Jan. 30, 2020.

Ancient Gaza monastery restored by unemployed young Palestinians

For the third year in a row, a Palestinian team under French supervision works on the restoration of St. Hilarion Monastery in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp.

Mervat Ouf | Culture | Dec 8, 2021

Capitals (L) and two plinths (R) are seen in the sand at the archaeological site of the St. Hilarion Monastery, in Tell Umm al-Amr, central Gaza Strip, March 19, 2013.

Hundreds of offerings to Egyptian fertility goddess uncovered at Luxor

A team of Polish archaeologists working at the temple of the goddess Hathor in Luxor has discovered hundreds of artifacts that were once used as offerings to the ancient Egyptian gods of love and fertility.

Rasha Mahmoud | Culture | Dec 5, 2021

Rubble filling the interior of tomb 28 at the excavation site in Deir el-Bahri.

Historic Cairo regains its ancient glory

The Egyptian government is reviving Historic Cairo to make a unique tourist attraction.

Hani Sameer | Egypt | Dec 1, 2021

The street along the carved minaret of Al-Hakim Mosque is deserted on the first day of a two-week night-time curfew imposed by the authorities to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Cairo, Egypt, March 25, 2020.

Life returns to 1800s palace in Egypt

The Egyptian authorities are preparing to reopen the palace of Mohammed Ali Pasha in the Shubra area, north of Cairo, after extensive restoration works.

Ibrahim Ayyad | Culture | Nov 29, 2021

Laborers clean chandeliers during the restoration of Mohammed Ali Shubra Palace, Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 12, 2019.

New secrets revealed in discovery at Heliopolis, Egypt's most ancient capital

Egyptian and German archaeologists have been working for 15 years to uncover the ruins of a city, the center of sun worship, in the Matariyyah region east of Cairo. This month, they revealed the remains of one of its temples belonging to King Nectanebo I.

Muhammed Magdy | Culture | Nov 21, 2021

Egyptian archaeologists work during restoration at the Baron Empain Palace in Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 24, 2018.

Egypt reinvents Qubba Palace as history museum

The Egyptian government has decided to transform Qubba Palace, one of the largest presidential palaces, into a museum housing several historical museums and gardens.

George Mikhail | Culture | Nov 21, 2021

Archaeology

Egypt unearths ancient quarters of mining leader

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of the remains of a building that served as the headquarters of the leader of the Egyptian mining expeditions in the Sinai Peninsula during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt

4,000-year-old stone board game discovered at Oman excavation site

The Takeaway: Iraq takes first steps toward new government: What comes next

Egyptian archaeologists unwrap Amenhotep I mummy, rewrite history

The Takeaway: Iraq’s elections: What comes next?

Will Egypt manage to bring home all smuggled artifacts?

Egypt resumes hunt for Nefertiti’s tomb amid historical debate

Israel returns trafficked artifacts to Egypt

Egypt unveils tombs dating back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt

Ancient Gaza monastery restored by unemployed young Palestinians

Hundreds of offerings to Egyptian fertility goddess uncovered at Luxor

Historic Cairo regains its ancient glory

Life returns to 1800s palace in Egypt

New secrets revealed in discovery at Heliopolis, Egypt's most ancient capital

Egypt reinvents Qubba Palace as history museum

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Egypt unearths ancient quarters of mining leader

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Egyptian archaeologists unwrap Amenhotep I mummy, rewrite history

Sultan Qaboos’ environmental legacy hits economic roadblock in Oman

Iran’s days of rage on Soleimani anniversary have their limits

Erdogan hopes fence-mending trip to Saudi Arabia eases financial woes

Attacks on US in Iraq meant to send ‘harsh’ message — without spilling blood

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We are witnessing a modern-day exodus of Christians from the Middle East, says Janine di Giovanni

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Peace-maker Yossi Beilin: Israeli government clear on refusing to meet Palestinian side

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