Archaeology

New stone ram heads discovered in Egypt’s Luxor

The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities and Tourism announced the discovery of new stone ram heads in the excavation area on el-Kebash Road in Luxor, an ancient road under restoration, which Egypt is planning to open for the public next month.

Ibrahim Ayyad | Culture | Oct 14, 2021

A recently discovered stone ram heads at the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor, Egypt.

Egyptians alarmed as government delists protected park

A government decision to cross out a public park from the country's heritage list has dismayed Egyptians, wary of the authorities' plans to develop the park.

Shahira Amin | Egypt | Oct 14, 2021

Egypt sends display of artifacts to Dubai's Expo 2020

Egypt is betting on its participation at Expo 2020 Dubai, one of the biggest cultural events in the world, to promote its tourism sector.

George Mikhail | Egypt | Sep 30, 2021

People walk behind the official sign marking the Dubai Expo 2020 near the Sustainability Pavilion in Dubai on Jan. 16, 2021.

Egypt unearths tools used in ancient rituals

The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities says a cache of items found in the ancient city of Buto were used in religious rituals for the goddess Hathor.

Ahmed Gomaa | Culture | Sep 27, 2021

More archaeological discoveries to boost tourism in Egypt

Ahead of World Tourism Day on Sept. 27, Egypt opened the southern cemetery of King Djoser after nearly 15 years of restoration works.

Baher al-Kady | Culture | Sep 23, 2021

This picture taken on Sept. 14, 2021 shows a view of a part of the south tomb of the third dynasty Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Djoser (27th century BC) at the newly-restored southern cemetery in the Saqqara Necropolis south of Egypt's capital Cairo.

Ancient trade facility restored in Egypt

Al-Jeddawi archaeological agency in the Egyptian city of Esna was revived after 300 years of neglect, following two years of restoration works in cooperation with USAID.

Rasha Mahmoud | Egypt | Sep 19, 2021

Controversial Egyptian slum removal mars Giza Plateau upgrade

The Nazlet al-Saman slum blemished the Giza Plateau for many decades, but its ongoing removal is bringing criticism of the government.

Amr Emam | Egypt | Sep 9, 2021

Camel trainers wait for tourists at a promontory overlooking the Giza pyramids.

Egypt to announce opening of world’s largest open museum in Luxor governorate

As part of Egypt’s efforts to boost tourism, the Ministry of Antiquities bets on the restoration of El-Kebash Road in Luxor, which is one of the biggest open-air archaeological sites in the world.

George Mikhail | Culture | Sep 8, 2021

Tourists visit the Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt, March 10, 2020.

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Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Iran | Sep 8, 2021

Mikhail Ulyanov, Moscow’s permanent representative to International Organizations in Vienna, mets with US Iran Envoy Robert Malley in Vienna, Austria, May 16, 2021.

Destruction of 120-year-old palace sparks anger in Egypt

The continuous demolition of heritage and ancient buildings in Egypt raises the ire of archaeology experts who call on authorities to deploy more efforts to renovate and preserve the country’s heritage.

Ibrahim Ayyad | Egypt | Sep 6, 2021

A view of Avenue of the Sphinxes at the entrance of the Temple of Karnak, near Luxor, Egypt.

Norway police seize nearly 100 artifacts reportedly missing from Iraq

The cuneiform tablets and other artifacts were reportedly recovered from a private collection in Norway.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iraq | Sep 3, 2021

Staff members at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs work around crates of looted Iraqi antiquities returned by the United States, ahead of a handover ceremony at the ministry in Baghdad, Iraq, Aug. 3, 2021.

Extreme heat takes toll on Egypt's archaeological heritage

Extreme heat, in addition to rising sea levels, is having an impact on antiquities and cities overlooking the Mediterranean in Egypt.

Salwa Samir | Culture | Sep 2, 2021

An Egyptian archaeologist brushes the top of a carved black wooden sarcophagus inlaid with gilded sheets, dating to Egypt's Late Period (7th-4th century BC), on the west bank of the Nile north of the southern city of Luxor, Egypt, Nov. 24, 2018.

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Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Iran | Sep 1, 2021

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi speaks before parliament in the capital, Tehran, on Aug. 25, 2021.

Egypt to make oldest Islamic capital in Africa into open museum

Egypt is planning to turn the city of Fustat, the oldest Islamic capital in Egypt and Africa, into an open museum that offers tourists a distinctive experience.

Hani Sameer | Egypt | Aug 29, 2021

This picture taken on May 14, 2021, shows an aerial view of Egypt's capital Cairo's Nile island of Manial al-Roda (top) and the historic old Cairo district (bottom).

Iraq recovers thousands of smuggled artifacts for national museum

The visit of the Iraqi prime minister to Washington led to the recovery of thousands of smuggled artifacts, including the Assyrian Gilgamesh tablet, leading the premier to announce the reopening of the Iraqi National Museum.

Adnan Abu Zeed | Iraq | Aug 11, 2021

Archaeology

New stone ram heads discovered in Egypt’s Luxor

The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities and Tourism announced the discovery of new stone ram heads in the excavation area on el-Kebash Road in Luxor, an ancient road under restoration, which Egypt is planning to open for the public next month.

Egyptians alarmed as government delists protected park

Egypt sends display of artifacts to Dubai's Expo 2020

Egypt unearths tools used in ancient rituals

More archaeological discoveries to boost tourism in Egypt

Ancient trade facility restored in Egypt

Controversial Egyptian slum removal mars Giza Plateau upgrade

Egypt to announce opening of world’s largest open museum in Luxor governorate

The Takeaway: Iran nuclear diplomacy creeps forward in Moscow and Paris

Destruction of 120-year-old palace sparks anger in Egypt

Norway police seize nearly 100 artifacts reportedly missing from Iraq

Extreme heat takes toll on Egypt's archaeological heritage

The Takeaway: Iranian foreign policy under Raisi takes shape

Egypt to make oldest Islamic capital in Africa into open museum

Iraq recovers thousands of smuggled artifacts for national museum

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New stone ram heads discovered in Egypt’s Luxor

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