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Archaeologist reveals the roots of mummification in ancient Egypt

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 - 12:32 GMT

What is the story of natural mummies?

Luxor’s Valley of the Kings: The final resting place for the kings of the 18th, 19th and 20th Dynasties

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 - 12:23 GMT

The Valley of the Kings is divided into the eastern and western valleys.

British study: Ancient Egyptians used barley drinks different from those used nowadays

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 - 12:52 GMT

The researchers analyzed fragments of the pottery found at Hierakonpolis, an ancient city and current archaeological site in southern Egypt.

Extraction of pieces of 2nd Khufu Ship completed successfully

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 - 01:51 GMT

A large number of these pieces were transferred to the Grand Egyptian Museum to be displayed in a designated building that includes the first and second ships.

Egyptian hieroglyphs: A language or type of font?

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 - 02:35 GMT

Hieroglyphs were used as a pattern for official writing on temples, tombs, statues, colored stone and wooden panels.

PM inspects preparations for royal mummies procession Saturday

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 - 11:10 GMT

The royal mummies - 18 mummies of kings and four of queens - will be moved in a massive golden parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to their final destination at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat in Old Cairo

The Ancient Egyptians rigorously fought corruption

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 - 01:38 GMT

The ancient Egyptian texts also shed light on the place of morality and combating crime with various penalties as basic elements in the life of ancient Egyptians.

Acquaint Yourself with 5 ancient Egyptian tombs discovered with entire belongings

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 - 01:54 GMT

The tomb of the golden boy that ruled Egypt was not the only one that was discovered containing its full belongings. Archaeologists found many complete pharaonic tombs.

Is it a common mistake to call the ancient Egyptian civilization the Pharaonic civilization?

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 - 03:04 GMT

The description of "Pharaonic" has become the common name for our ancient civilization, which is one of the oldest, most influential and important civilizations on Earth.

Egypt’s Ancient Pharaohs, the first to discover gold

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 - 03:09 GMT

The first to discover gold was the Pharaohs, through excavations in the Eastern Desert, Red Sea and Nubia. Ancient Egyptians excelled in manufacturing gold and it had a strong presence in their life.

Pepi I Meryre, the first to establish a real army in Egypt

Thu, 07 May 2020 - 04:13 GMT

During his reign, the first real army was formed in Egypt. Among the most famous senior men in his country was the owner of the cemetery in Abydos, Sohag.

How did the Pharaohs protect themselves from epidemics and diseases?

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 - 09:31 GMT

The Pharaohs were were not subjected to epidemics because they were keen on eating healthy foods.

Faded colors of ancient Egyptian sarcophagus restored in Australia

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 - 12:49 GMT

In the past, archeologists used very basic tools in their attempts to unveil secrets of ancient Egypt.

Spanish Newspaper ABC amazed by Minya’s discovery

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 - 03:12 GMT

The Spanish newspaper ABC shed light on the discovery of 16 graves with 20 coffins of various shapes and sizes in Minya Governorate.

Ancient Egyptian artefacts allegedly spotted in Nasa’s photo of Mars

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 - 12:55 GMT

This is not the first time an object is spotted on Mars that is believed to belong to the ancient Pharaonic civilization.

Sonbol denies allegation of using black cement to restore Ramses III

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 - 09:36 GMT

Head of the Central Department of Restoration and Conservation of Antiquities Gharib Sonbol has stated that Egypt’s antiquities and monuments are in safe hands.

Egyptian monuments reside in over 39 museums worldwide

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 - 09:00 GMT

Hundreds of ancient Egyptian artifacts are displayed in various museums worldwide.

Sakkara dazzles the world as new discovery unfolds

Thu, 09 May 2019 - 08:05 GMT

Sakkara dazzles the world once again as new discovery there unfolds. A new discovery was announced by the Ministry of Antiquities on May 4.

65 artifacts confiscated by police in Menia

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 - 01:48 GMT

Among the seized artifacts were antiquities dating back to 11th Dynasty and coins dating back to the Greek-Byzantine eras.

26th International Egyptian Marathon kicks off with participation of 38 countries

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 - 12:02 GMT

With the participation of 200 runners from 38 countries, the International Egyptian Marathon continues in its 26th edition.

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