Latest in Tag: antiquities Highlight
Latest in Tag: antiquities
Remains of ancient city discovered in Sharqeya
The antiquities indicate that a crisis hit the city in the past, leaving it in ruins
Antiquities Ministry completes 5 projects developing historical Cairo
Four external agreements signed to stop antiquities trafficking and recover smuggled antiquities, says El-Damaty
Swedish team accidently discovers temple remains at quarry near Aswan
Minister of Antiquities Mamdouh Al-Damaty said the discovery is “highly important”, because it means the area had sanctity and religious rituals were practised there, highlighting its other uses aside from being simply a sandstone quarry.
‘Heritage Taskforce’ takes antiquities ministry to court over Hellenistic site demolition
An apartment block is set to be built on the 323 BCE site
‘Perverted fatwa’ of IS indicate their ignorance: Dar Al-Ifta
Dar Al-Ifta also noted the importance of protecting such relics, adding that the only way of doing so is by studying their history and the eras they were built in.
Imports of products with folkloric features to be banned: Abdel Nour
In 2014, at least 7,000 bazaars were shut down
Chinese ‘antiquities’ scattered in Egyptian bazaars
Many tourist bazaars were closed, abandoned by tenants or turned into cafes, says Hussein Al-Gabry
Al-Arish National Museum damaged in Sinai attacks
Al-Arish National Museum is one of the few antiquities holders in North Sinai where there are lots of monuments from the Pharaonic period, Graeco-Roman era, drawings of the Coptic and Islamic antiques.
Restoration specialist claims King Tut mask can be restored
A botched attempt to re-affix the beard of King Tutankhamen, which left the mask damaged, can be restored according to specialist
4 discoveries made this week by archaeologists
Ancient tombs, artefacts, and a tunnel have been discovered this week in Egypt
Conflict surrounds Khufu Cartouche sentence
Although the convicted researchers admit that they took samples out of the country, they refute all allegations of damaging the Khufu Cartouche
A final call to save Alexandria’s antiquities
Intellectuals and archaeologist launch campaign to expend Graeco-Roman museum
Pharaoh Thutmosis III-era temple discovered in Giza
Parts of the temple discovered so far include seven tablets, column bases and a statue of a seated person, all made of pink granite
Royal Museum of Jewellery reopens for first time since 25 January Revolution
The museum includes 1,045 archaeological pieces that belonged to Egyptian royalty
Hanging Church re-opened after 16-year renovation
The renovations involved architectural and structural work, as antiquities affected by a rise in the level of groundwater were repaired as part of an integrated project
Abu Simbel Antiquities celebrates 46 years since temple’s rescue
The celebration included issuing postcards with photos of the temple, as well as organising three lectures for students about the rescue process
British museum’s plan to sell ancient Egyptian statue under fire
Egyptian ambassador in London condemns the sale, calling it “unethical”
12 smuggled artefacts to return from London
Ministry of Antiquities intensifying efforts to prevent smuggling and subsequent sale of artefacts abroad
New Ptolemy II temple discovered in Beni Suef
The Ministry of Antiquities launched the excavation following reports of looting
Alexandria students interrogated for filming movie offensive to military
AFTE to provide legal aid to students
Chairman of the Chamber of Goods and Antiquities: $1.5bn loss in activity during 2013
The Ministry of Antiquities halted the completion of an exhaustive restoration of archaeological sanctuaries due to a lack of financing and a proliferation of street vendors over the past three years.
King Tut tomb replica opens in Luxor
The replica is intended to help with preserving the original.
Pharaoh power-sharing unearthed in Egypt
Conclusive evidence that revolutionary pharaoh Akhenaten shared power with his father.
Deadly Cairo blast damages museum
The museum’s collection is going to be evacuated immediately after a forensic inspection
Tourism in the News: Antiquities ministry meets with national security and Tourism Police
Antiquities ministry is looking into ways to better protect archaeological sites
‘Tamarod against the Minister of Antiquities’ gathers 4,000 signatures
The group intends to gather 30,000 petition forms and will five a presser with their final numbers at the end of next week
Egyptian Museum exhibit puts spotlight on restored artefacts
Several antiquities looted and damaged during the 2011 uprising are being exhibited after being restored to their former glory
Attempts at stopping sale of stolen artefacts in London
Ministry of Antiquities cooperates with all concerned parties to return stolen artefacts
Decrease in revenues since 25 January pushes the Ministry of Antiquities to think outside the box: Mohamed Ibrahim
Ibrahim said that the Ministry’s revenues decreased by 35% from EGP 1.273bn during the 2009-2010 fiscal year to EGP 772m during the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
Looted artefacts recovered in sting operation
More still missing from Mallawi museum