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Egyptian Conservators Restore King Tutankhamun's Treasures For New Museum
As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy pharaoh's golden mask in his hands.
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Ethiopia's Mega Dam On The Nile Now Complete
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long worried neighbouring countries is complete and will be officially inaugurated in September.
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Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia
Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. This finding is significant as it gives evidence of an insight hinted in earlier works.
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World’s Oldest Tailored Dress Found in Egyptian Tomb Dates Back Over 5,000 Years
Carbon-dated to 3482–3102 B.C., the Tarkhan Dress is the world’s oldest known tailored garment. Discovered in an Egyptian tomb near Cairo, it offers insights into early textile artistry and everyday life during Egypt’s First Dynasty. Experts believe the linen dress was worn in life before being used in burial, revealing a rare glimpse of anci...
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'The' Museum Is Opening In Egypt This July. Visa Fees For Indians, And Where To Stay
The Grand Egyptian Museum is fully opening to public from July 3, 2025, and here are the best places to stay if you go
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The $30 Million Plan To Overhaul Tourism Around Egypt's Pyramids
Thanks to a $30 million revamp that rethinks the experience, seeing the pyramids is finally inspiring more awe than agony.
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Egypt, Greece Agree To Protect Status Of Mount Sinai Monastery, After Court Ruling
Greece and Egypt have agreed to safeguard the status of one of the world's oldest sites of Christian worship, foreign ministers of both countries said late on Wednesday, after an Egyptian court ruling last week cast uncertainty over its future.
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Why Is The Historic Egyptian City Of Alexandria Crumbling? Study Explains
Between 2014 and 2020 alone, 86 buildings completely crumbled, and 201 partially collapsed across the 2,300-year-old city.
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Why An African Nation Is Sending Samples To "Doomsday" Vault In The Arctic
Sudan, a country bordering Egypt in northeast Africa has decided to send crop samples to the "doomsday" vault in a remote Norwegian island in the Arctic. These genetic samples are of food crops seeds. But why is Sudan doing this?
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Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered After 100 Years in Egypt
The tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II has been discovered west of the Valley of the Kings, marking the first such find in a century. While the burial chamber is mostly empty due to post-burial flooding, pottery inscribed with his name confirmed the tomb's ownership. Researchers are now investigating a possible second tomb where missing grave goods may ha...
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Wooden Diorama of Granary and Scribes Found in Ancient Egyptian Tomb of Meketre
A wooden diorama found in the tomb of Meketre, a high-ranking official in ancient Egypt, depicts a granary with scribes, highlighting Egypt’s reliance on grain storage and record-keeping. Discovered in 1920, the model is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It shows a design to prevent theft and pest damage, with figures carr...
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Why Trump's Plan On Palestinian Displacement From Gaza Rings Alarm Bells In Area
US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Jordan and Egypt should take more Palestinians from Gaza, shattered by 15 months of war, is seen raising concerns among the enclave's inhabitants as well as its neighbours.
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Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction
A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...
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2,100-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Egypt Hidden in Cliff Face, Reveals Carvings of Ancient Gods
A 2,100-year-old temple has been unearthed at Athribis near Sohag, Egypt. Reliefs show King Ptolemy VIII making offerings to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. Rare carvings of decans with animal heads were also found at the entrance of a chamber that once held temple utensils. Scholars suggest further analysis is needed to understand its his...
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Mohamed Salah Not Nominated For African Player Of The Year 2024 Award
Atalanta and Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman, who finished 14th in the Ballon d'Or rankings, is the favourite to pick up the award.
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Egyptian Conservators Restore King Tutankhamun's Treasures For New Museum
As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy pharaoh's golden mask in his hands.
-
Ethiopia's Mega Dam On The Nile Now Complete
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long worried neighbouring countries is complete and will be officially inaugurated in September.
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Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia
Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. This finding is significant as it gives evidence of an insight hinted in earlier works.
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World’s Oldest Tailored Dress Found in Egyptian Tomb Dates Back Over 5,000 Years
Carbon-dated to 3482–3102 B.C., the Tarkhan Dress is the world’s oldest known tailored garment. Discovered in an Egyptian tomb near Cairo, it offers insights into early textile artistry and everyday life during Egypt’s First Dynasty. Experts believe the linen dress was worn in life before being used in burial, revealing a rare glimpse of anci...
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'The' Museum Is Opening In Egypt This July. Visa Fees For Indians, And Where To Stay
The Grand Egyptian Museum is fully opening to public from July 3, 2025, and here are the best places to stay if you go
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The $30 Million Plan To Overhaul Tourism Around Egypt's Pyramids
Thanks to a $30 million revamp that rethinks the experience, seeing the pyramids is finally inspiring more awe than agony.
-
Egypt, Greece Agree To Protect Status Of Mount Sinai Monastery, After Court Ruling
Greece and Egypt have agreed to safeguard the status of one of the world's oldest sites of Christian worship, foreign ministers of both countries said late on Wednesday, after an Egyptian court ruling last week cast uncertainty over its future.
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Why Is The Historic Egyptian City Of Alexandria Crumbling? Study Explains
Between 2014 and 2020 alone, 86 buildings completely crumbled, and 201 partially collapsed across the 2,300-year-old city.
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Why An African Nation Is Sending Samples To "Doomsday" Vault In The Arctic
Sudan, a country bordering Egypt in northeast Africa has decided to send crop samples to the "doomsday" vault in a remote Norwegian island in the Arctic. These genetic samples are of food crops seeds. But why is Sudan doing this?
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Tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II Discovered After 100 Years in Egypt
The tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II has been discovered west of the Valley of the Kings, marking the first such find in a century. While the burial chamber is mostly empty due to post-burial flooding, pottery inscribed with his name confirmed the tomb's ownership. Researchers are now investigating a possible second tomb where missing grave goods may ha...
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Wooden Diorama of Granary and Scribes Found in Ancient Egyptian Tomb of Meketre
A wooden diorama found in the tomb of Meketre, a high-ranking official in ancient Egypt, depicts a granary with scribes, highlighting Egypt’s reliance on grain storage and record-keeping. Discovered in 1920, the model is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It shows a design to prevent theft and pest damage, with figures carr...
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Why Trump's Plan On Palestinian Displacement From Gaza Rings Alarm Bells In Area
US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Jordan and Egypt should take more Palestinians from Gaza, shattered by 15 months of war, is seen raising concerns among the enclave's inhabitants as well as its neighbours.
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Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction
A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...
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2,100-Year-Old Temple Discovered in Egypt Hidden in Cliff Face, Reveals Carvings of Ancient Gods
A 2,100-year-old temple has been unearthed at Athribis near Sohag, Egypt. Reliefs show King Ptolemy VIII making offerings to the goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes. Rare carvings of decans with animal heads were also found at the entrance of a chamber that once held temple utensils. Scholars suggest further analysis is needed to understand its his...
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Mohamed Salah Not Nominated For African Player Of The Year 2024 Award
Atalanta and Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman, who finished 14th in the Ballon d'Or rankings, is the favourite to pick up the award.
