Latest in Tag: antiquities Highlight
Latest in Tag: antiquities

Egypt, Belgium discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in tourism, antiquities sectors
The meeting was also attended by Yemenite Al-Bahar, Assistant Minister for Technical Affairs, and Minister Plenipotentiary Dalia Abdel Fattah, General Supervisor of the General Department of International Relations and Agreements at the Ministry.

Egypt, Spain to inaugurate ‘Antiquities Inspection Tours to Upper Egypt and the Archive of Eduardo Toda’ exhibition
The exhibition will maintain its doors open to the public until 30 September at the premises of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

I aim to launch popular campaign to recover stolen Egyptian antiquities: Zahi Hawass
Hawass gives lecture on recent archaeological discoveries in Kentucky, USA

Egypt, UAE discuss strengthening cooperation in tourism, antiquities
El-Anany began the meeting by stressing the strong relations between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates in all fields, especially in tourism and antiquities.

Egypt, Switzerland discuss means of cooperation in tourism, antiquities
The minister began the meeting by stressing the close relations between Egypt and Switzerland in various fields, especially the field of tourism and antiquities. El-Anany noted that Swiss tourists were among the first tourists to visit Egypt after the resumption of tourist movement in July 2020, which indicates their confidence and their government’s confidence in the safety of Egypt as a tourist destination.

Egypt, Senegal sign MoU to enhance bilateral cooperation in tourism, antiquities
The MoU aims to exchange experience in the fields of restoration and maintenance of discovered artefacts, museum management, exhibition, registration, documentation, and archiving.

Egypt, South Korea sign MoU to enhance cooperation in antiquities, museums sector
MoU aims to combating illegal trafficking of cultural property

St. Tawdros Monastery, Helwan sulfur baths in Cairo registered as antiquities
Monastery’s establishment dates back to 6th century

Egypt, Indonesia discuss enhancing cooperation in tourism, antiquities fields
Indonesia’s Ambassador praises strict precautionary measures applied at Egyptian archaeological sites, museums

Egypt, Czech discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in tourism, antiquities
Czech tourists are among first nationalities received by Egypt after tourism resumption in July 2020, says El-Enany

Egypt recovers two antiquities from Belgium
The other statue of “ushabti” made of faience dates back to the ancient Egyptian civilization in its late era

Egypt, France discuss methods of cooperation in tourism, antiquities
The delegation included: French Ambassador to Cairo Stéphane Romatet; French cultural advisor Jamel Oubechou; Yannick Lintz, Director of Islamic Art Department at the Musée De Louvre.

CT scan on Pharaoh Seqenenre-Taa II mummy reveals cause of death
Ancient Egyptian king was killed while fighting invaders, embalmers skilfully concealed head wounds

Tourism Ministry participates for first time in Dyarna Exhibition 2021
Ministry is displaying archaeological replicas produced by Kunooz

Tourism Minister follows up on Grand Museum construction, promotion
Minister inspects progress of transferring artefacts to new museum

Egypt’s ‘Kings of the Sun’ archaeological expo in Prague to continue until 30 June
Exhibition has been in Prague for past six months

Egypt, Spain, Philippines discuss stronger cooperation in tourism, antiquities
They discuss coordinating efforts to resume inbound international tourism to Egypt

GEM’s upcoming catalogue to act as one of museum’s most important promotional treasures
The Grand Egyptian Museum’s (GEM) soon-to-be-printed catalogue is set to serve as one of the museum’s most important promotional treasures.

Ancient Egyptian mummy featuring rare painted mud shell layer uncovered
Discovery will expand understanding of how Ancient Egyptians treated their dead: Study author

Egypt announces new archaeological discovery in Alexandria
Rock-cut tombs discovered were popular in Egypt’s Greco-Roman era

Museum of Egyptian Capitals receives final touches ahead of opening
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities follows up on preparations for new museum’s opening

Tourism Ministry donates 19th Century postal transport vehicle to CIT Ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has donated a 19th Century postal delivery vehicle to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The vehicle, which was brought into use in 1870, was used for transporting postal items, and was among the artefacts housed by the Royal Vehicles Museum. The vehicle will now join the Egyptian …

Ancient Egypt’s newly restored Temple of Isis opens to visitors
Tourism Ministry undertakes conservation work on last temple built in classic Ancient Egyptian style

Egypt opens newly renovated Temple of Isis with redeveloped tourism services
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani joined the Aswan Governor, Ashraf Attia, to inaugurate the Temple of Isis in the governorate. The inauguration comes after the temple’s restoration and the completion of developments to make its tourism services more efficient. Also in attendance at the inauguration were: Mostafa Waziri, Secretary General of the …

Egypt among 21 destinations recommended for 2021: CNN
Egypt in top five list of destinations Canada, Disney World, Dubai, and Antarctica

Newly-formed Grand Egyptian Museum Board of Directors holds 1st meeting
Atef Moftah, General Supervisor of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), said that 97% of the museum has been completed, compared to the 2016 figure of 17%.

180 bazaars across Egypt obtain tourism business licences in 2020
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the tourism activities sector and internal offices, announced that 180 bazaars across Egypt, particularly in the Red Sea area, acquired tourism business licences in 2020. The tourism activities sector and internal offices ensure that bazaars selling tourism products obtain a licence from the Ministry of Tourism and …

Grand Egyptian Museum to showcase world’s first hanging obelisk
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will feature over 50,000 artefacts from Ancient Egypt, including full collection of King Tutankhamun

Egypt inaugurates points on trail of Holy Family to boost spiritual tourism
Egypt has inaugurated the first points of the Holy Family trail, after the completion of EGP 7.5m development works in Samannoud city, Gharbeya governorate.

Egypt reopens tomb of Ramses I following restoration
The tomb of Ramses I has been reopened, after the completion of restoration work on its interior.