Grand Egyptian Museum attracts 18k visitors on first public opening day
Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) drew a heavy turnout on its first day of opening to the public, welcoming…
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Grand Egyptian Museum remains fully state-owned, not run by JICA – ministry
Egypt’s ministry of tourism and antiquities denied on Sunday reports circulating on social media that Japan’s aid…
Egypt unearths one of largest New Kingdom Fortresses in North Sinai
An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a massive New Kingdom–era fortress at Tell el-Kharouba in Sheikh…
Egypt unearths new complete Canopus Decree stele, largest find in 150 years
Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities said on Wednesday that its mission at Tell el-Pharaoh in Husseiniya, Sharqia…
Egypt, Spain discuss boosting tourism ties – Cabinet
Egypt’s Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy held talks on Sunday with Spain’s ambassador to Cairo Álvaro Iranzo Gutiérrez…
Egypt’s Alexandria hosts 2-day underwater cultural heritage celebration
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities launched on Wednesday a two-day event celebrating the World Day of…
Egypt says Valley of the Kings fully safe after fire contained
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said on Monday that Luxor’s Valley of the Kings sustained no damage…
Egypt recovers 13 looted artefacts from UK, Germany
Egypt has recovered 13 ancient artefacts from the United Kingdom and Germany, including a limestone funerary stela,…
Egypt approves $7m Korean grant for Digital Heritage Centre
Egypt has approved a $7 million grant from South Korea to fund a new Digital Heritage Centre in Cairo, according to…
Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy revealed that the ministry is developing an online…