In a scene that embodies the depth of cultural and historical relations between brothers, and under the shade of a civilizational edifice that is considered the largest of its kind in the world, the Grand Egyptian Museum witnessed an exceptional event that links Egypt’s ancient past with its dazzling present. Counselor Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of […]
In a village of the same name east of Luxor, the “Madamud Temple” is located as one of the remaining archaeological evidences dating back thousands of years. Despite the forgetfulness and neglect it has been subjected to, the site still maintains its basic features, as if it is silently resisting time, waiting for a bold […]
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 […]
The Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities inaugurated a solar energy station at the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the opening was witnessed by Chitose Noguchi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, the Ambassador of the State of Japan in Cairo, the Head of the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
