Latest in Tag: monuments Highlight
Latest in Tag: monuments
US invested over $100m to conserve Egyptâs monuments, masterpieces over 23-years-old
States implements more cultural programming in Egypt than in most countries worldwide, says Klitz
Government allocates EGP 200m for restoration of Islamic, Coptic, Egyptian monuments
Each artifact requires specific funds for restoration, average at EGP 10 – 20m
Nasr signs 7 cooperation agreements with Lebanon
Countries seek to share experiences in fields of SMEs, youth, environment, consumer protection, sports, and security
The Egyptian pound reinterpreted
A project seeks to reintroduce Egyptians to landmarks they see on a daily basis in a novel way
Ministry of Antiquities operating with 90% loss of funds
Lack of funds is stalling key restoration and construction work
Young designer erases borders to bring the world together
âThe idea itself received massive positive feedback, that boosted my motivation to create more and more,â says artist
Despite dip in tourism, Moez Street maintains historical art of engraving
Handcrafted engraved copper prices vary from EGP 35 to EGP 1,500
86 Egyptians deported from Libya
Egyptian nationals were detained for illegally crossing the Western border
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
Cairo Library launches a campaign to save heritage
Many monuments have suffered from illegal construction and robberies
Renaissance Dam poses threat to Egyptian monuments: Antiquities minister
Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Karty said Tuesday that the GERD would not affect the relationship between his country and Egypt, as Sudan is acting as mediator between Egypt and Ethiopia.
Ancient Egypt meets Google Glass in Italy
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquity in Turin receives a technological upgrade
âTamarod against the Minister of Antiquitiesâ 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
A call to protect Egyptâs monuments and heritage
During a recent press conference architects, archaeologists and activists called for attention to the dire situation of Egyptâs cultural heritage
Churches of Upper Egypt
Egypt boasts a rich Coptic heritage, especially in Upper Egypt
The state of Egyptian archeological sites and monuments under Morsiâs rule
Many important historical monuments and sites have suffered damage and theft in the past 12 months
Ministry of Antiquities issues a statement regarding monumentsâ security
Ministry of Antiquities reports that a plan is being setup to secure monuments and archeological sites
Looting Egypt: Abu Sir Al-Maleq
The state of looting in Abu Sir Al-Maleq in Beni Suef has reached an alarming level
Large group of statues discovered in Luxor
14 black granite statues representing the goddess Sekhmet discovered
New addition in Karnakâs museum
Queen Hatshepsut’s quarters are restored and reinstalled it in Karnak’s open musem
Former MP’s sons arrested for illegal archelogical excavation
Controlling the unauthorised removal of ancient artifacts is an ongoing challenge for the state