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Archaeologist Nicholas Reeves insists Tutankhamun's tomb leads to Nefertiti's tomb

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 01:29 GMT

Reeves confirmed that the images of Tutankhamun's burial by his pharaonic successor, Ay, were originally inscribed for Tutankhamun in the burial of Nefertiti.

The search for Nefertiti: How close is Zahi Hawass to discovering the queen's mummy?

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 - 10:54 GMT

Nefertiti, whose full name is Neferneferuaten Nefertiti, lived between approximately 1370 and 1330 BC.

Prominent Egyptologist Zahi Hawass launches petition to repatriate Egyptian artifacts from major European museums

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 - 10:58 GMT

Hawass plans to get the petition signed by Egypt’s historians and intellectuals and send it to Europe in October.

DNA technology used to identify mummy of Queen Nefertiti

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 - 12:20 GMT

Nicholas Reeves once claimed that Queen Nefertiti is buried in a secret room behind the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

Amenhotep III achieved unprecedented equality with his wife Tiye, recent study

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 - 11:45 GMT

Amenhotep III was dubbed “The Magnificent” in the fourteenth century BC.

Fun facts about Aswan's Abu Simbel Temple

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 - 12:43 GMT

Abu Simbel Temple was constructed by the most celebrated Ancient Egyptian king Ramses II.

British Express: Tutankhamun's mask may have been Nefertiti’s

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 - 02:51 GMT

Tutankhamun is the focus of Egyptian antiquities’ researchers, who have tried, since the discovery of his tomb by Howard Carter in 1922, to decipher the mystery surrounding the young king's life and death.

On International Women’s Day: Familiarize yourself with women who ruled Egypt

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 - 05:34 GMT

On March 8 of every year, the world celebrates International Women’s Day, for she is the mother, sister, friend, fighter and sometimes, the ruler.

Dec. 7 marks the 108th anniversary of discovering Nefertiti’s head statue

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 - 12:05 GMT

Today marks the 108th anniversary of the discovery of the head statue of the Pharaonic Queen Nefertiti, the wife of King Akhenaten, precisely on December 7, 1912 by the German archaeologist Ludwig Borchard.

Five ways Africa’s antiquities end up in Europe

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 - 02:34 GMT

Africa has suffered greatly from Western colonialism. During this period, colonialism stole the past of these nations and their future.

Did Egypt send an official letter to retrieve Nefertiti's head statue?

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 - 02:40 GMT

Renowned Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass said that what was reported by Brigitte Goebzel regarding Nefertiti’s head statue is far from the truth.

All evidence of building the Great Pyramids are revealed, Nefertiti’s head statue was stolen: Zahi Hawass

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 - 03:56 GMT

The acclaimed archaeologist confirmed that all matters related to the science of mummification have been revealed, and there are no more secrets as claimed by many.

Did Nefertiti’s tomb disappear because of her Separation from Akhenaten or a sinister plot for the throne?

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 - 03:11 GMT

Although the search did not reach a conclusion, a team of Egyptologists still believe that the ancient queen could be buried in a secret room inside the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

Five ancient tombs that still remain a mystery

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 - 03:19 GMT

The exact locations of the tombs of Nefertiti, Thutmose II, Ramses VIII, Alexander The Great and Ankhesenamun remain a mystery to this date.

Hawass searches for tombs of Nefertiti, Imhotep

Thu, 21 May 2020 - 01:22 GMT

Egyptologist Zahi Hawas said that he is currently searching with his team for the tomb of Queen Nefertiti in Luxor and the cemetery of the architect Imhotep in Saqqara.

Hawass promotes Egyptian tourism in Spain

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 - 12:56 GMT

Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass spoke about Cleopatra, Tutankhamun and Akhenaten during a lecture on Egyptian tourism in Madrid.

Hawass: One of the two mummies at the Valley of Kings could be to Nefertiti

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 - 02:44 GMT

Acclaimed Egyptian Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced in London on the side-lines of Tutankhamun exhibition that Queen Nefertiti could be one of the mummies discovered at the Valley of Kings.

All you need to know about Akhenaton Museum

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 - 03:51 GMT

It is the third largest museum in Egypt and the largest in Upper Egypt.

Hawass denies information revealed in documentary about King Tut

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 - 02:27 GMT

Zahi Hawass denied the information included in the documentary "King Tut: The Forgotten Treasure".

Zahi Hawass demands retrieval of Egypt’s looted artifacts

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 - 12:35 GMT

"Egypt must demand its right to retrieve its looted artifacts," Hawas stressed.

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