News Category: Museum & Heritage News

Ancient statues of Pharaoh Ramses II at Abydos Temple, showcasing detailed carvings and hieroglyphics in Upper Egypt

The Pharaoh’s Return: Ramesses II Restored at Abydos

In a new step that reflects the growing interest in reviving ancient Egyptian heritage, joint archaeological efforts have succeeded in bringing the features of one of the greatest kings of ancient Egypt back to light. Inside the Temple of Abydos, where the stones breathe a history extending back thousands of years, the restoration work on […]

Ancient Egyptian artifacts featuring the goddess Bastet with traditional symbols and carvings

13 Ancient Artifacts Returned to Egypt from the United States

By: Mustafa Ali Egypt succeeded in recovering 13 antiquities from the United States of America, which had exited the country illegally, in light of the Egyptian state’s continuous efforts to combat illicit trafficking in cultural property, and in cooperation between the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Egypt, […]

Ancient tombs on Luxor West Bank with colorful hieroglyphs and wall paintings in Egypt

Luxor: Three El-Khokha Tombs Restored and Reopened to Public

by: Mustafa Ali The Supreme Council of Antiquities is implementing many archaeological projects to preserve Egypt’s cultural heritage and to open new attractions for visitors, both citizens and tourists, in a way that contributes to improving the tourist experience at the Egyptian destination. Three archaeological tombs are being restored and developed in the Al-Khokha cemetery […]

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

Luxor Museum Cache Hall Ready to Open

By: Menna Hassan The Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt announced the completion of development work on the Cache Hall at the Luxor Museum, in preparation for its imminent opening. The Luxor cache includes a distinguished collection of royal and divine statues, along with other artifacts that reflect the development of ancient Egyptian art across […]

An ancient stone pyramid rising in a desert setting is the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt.

Egyptian Archaeology Authority Partners with OPPO for Digital Heritage Documentation

Mr. Sherif Fathi, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, chaired the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. During the meeting, Dr. Hisham Al-Laithi, Secretary-General of the Council, reviewed the work that was accomplished in various sectors during the past month, which witnessed a number of important archaeological discoveries by Egyptian […]