News Category: Archaeological Discoveries

The Role of Canopic Jars in Ancient Egypt

Unveiling the first semi-complete funerary furniture at the “Banhasi” cemetery in the Matariya ruins in Ain Shams

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt announced an important archaeological discovery at the site of the “Banhasi” necropolis in the Matariya archaeological area in Ain Shams) the east of Cairo, revealing more secrets of the ancient  Pharaohs cemetery of Heliopolis, during excavations conducted by the Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council […]

The Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt during sunset with tourists visiting as part of a Nile Cruisen tour

Ancient Heliopolis Discovery Highlights Egypt’s Continuing Archaeological Wonders

In late May, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities delivered news of a new archaeological discovery near the Panhsey tomb at the Matariya district of Ain Shams, located in the eastern Cairo area. The new discovery is revealing the funerary practices and daily life of ancient people in Heliopolis, one of the earliest known […]

Archaeologists Reveal Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Treasures in Beni Suef

Archaeologists Reveal Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Treasures in Beni Suef

In a recent excavation, the officials of the ministries of antiquities found a series of discoveries at Ehnasiya Al-Medina in Beni Suef, Egypt. At the site the archaeologists found King Senusret III’s inscriptions, some remains of the basilica from the Roman era, and a rare head of Aphrodite made of marble. All these things are […]

Goddess Bastet depicted as a cat-headed deity in ancient Egyptian art, symbolizing protection, joy, and fertility

Archaeologists Unearth Painted Coffins and Cat Mummies in Egypt’s Luxor Necropolis

In the eight conservative years of working, the archaeologists at the Abu el-Naga necropolis situated on the west banks of Luxor have uncovered a series of discoveries. These newly found objects provide insights about the new kingdom’s burial practices and religious customs and also about the lives of non-royals. All the excavations were found under […]

Statues of King Tutankhamun displayed in Egypt showcasing ancient Egyptian art and royal heritage

Tutankhamun’s Rare Tomb Wall Unveiled in Luxor Museum

The officials in Egypt have recently unveiled the ancient artifacts related to Tutankhamun, offering visitors highlights about the burial practices. Along with this, two tombs were also restored recently.   At the famous Luxor Museum, Egyptian authorities have placed the original plaster, which once blocked the entrance to Tutankhamun’s burial chamber, which protected it from looting […]

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Opening of the tombs of Amenhotep Raboya and his son Samut on the western bank of Luxor

The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt opened the tombs of Amenhotep called “Rabuya” (TT416) and his son “Samut” (TT417), in the Al-Khokha area on the west bank of Luxor, after completing restoration work and raising the efficiency of the public site surrounding them, in preparation for opening them to visiting traffic. The work […]

Statues of King Tutankhamun displayed in Egypt showcasing ancient Egyptian art and royal heritage

Kimbell Art Museum to Host Extraordinary Ancient Egyptian Artifacts in 2027

The treasures of the pharaohs can now be seen by the visitors in North America next year. It will offer insights about the lavish lives of the Egyptians in ancient times, as some of the precious and rare artifacts will be approaching Fort Worth as one of the stops during the exhibition tour.  According to […]

Pyramid of Menkaure

Archaeologists Uncover Hidden Chambers in Pyramid of Menkaure

The archaeologists have recently uncovered a hidden internal space in the Pyramid of Menkaure. It is the smallest of all the three pyramids in the Giza complex. This new discovery and research reports have added a new layer to the long-standing mystery about the surroundings of ancient pyramids developed by Egyptian engineers, as well as […]

2-meter statue of King Ramses II discovered at Pharaoh’s Hill in Sharqia, Egypt, during archaeological excavation

New 2-Meter Ramses II Statue Found at Pharaoh’s Hill

By: Mustafa Ali Archaeologists Find Ramses II Statue in Sharqia As part of the work of the Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities at the Pharaoh’s Hill site in Al-Husseiniyah Center in Sharkia Governorate, a huge statue was uncovered, missing the lower part that included the legs and base. It likely […]

Temple of Pelusius newly discovered in Pelusium archaeological site Egypt

Hidden Water Temple in Pelusium Unveils a New Chapter of History

Tell El-Farama, a famous historical site located in the North Sinai Governorate of Egypt, came to the attention of archaeologists, as after dedicated excavation, they uncovered a water-centered complex where sacred rituals were performed, and it has a relation with the deity Pelusius. It is now reshaping the long-ago assumptions about the ancient city of […]