Khaled el Anani

Historic Wakalat al-Sultan Qaitbay to be converted into a heritage hotel

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 - 03:50 GMT

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities, represented by the General Administration of Historic Cairo, is implementing the first project to gentrify the Qaitbay Archaeological Complex, which dates back to the Mamluk era (885 AH / 1481 AD), to use it as a heritage hotel.

Chinese ambassador to Egypt praises recent archaeological discoveries

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 - 03:40 GMT

The Chinese ambassador to Cairo said that the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has recently announced a huge archaeological discovery of Pharaonic sarcophagi, describing this as an impressive cultural discovery.

New archaeological discovery in Tuna al-Gabal

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 - 03:35 GMT

The Egyptian archaeological mission working in the antiquities area of Al-Ghuraifah in Tuna al-Gabal, Minya Governorate, uncovered the tomb of the supervisor of ancient Egypt's royal treasury.

Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities inspects Royal Chariots Museum

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 - 02:55 GMT

During the meeting, they discussed ways of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of archaeological work, training archaeologists and restorers, in addition to attracting more inbound tourist movement from Denmark to Egypt.

Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities convenes with new Danish Ambassador to Egypt

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 - 02:35 GMT

During the meeting, they discussed ways of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the field of archaeological work, training archaeologists and restorers, in addition to attracting more inbound tourist movement from Denmark to Egypt.

Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities convenes with chairman of Egyptian Automobile & Touring Club

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 - 03:45 GMT

Anani met with members of the elected board of directors to discuss a number of important issues related to the club and its activities.

Grand Egyptian Museum to be 1st of its kind in history of museums

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 - 03:10 GMT

The completed construction works at the Grand Egyptian Museum reached 97 percent.

Anani: Tutankhamun’s mask will be transferred to GEM in a way that befits the most famous artifact in the world

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 - 01:44 GMT

What will happen at the time of the transfer of King Tutankhamun’s mask? Will there be a procession to transport the mask like the royal mummies?

Egyptian archaeological mission discoveries wrap-up of 2020

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 - 02:27 GMT

There are numerous archaeological missions operating in Egypt, but the Egyptian missions headed by Mostafa Waziri, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, had the lion's share of the important archaeological discoveries during the last period.

Khaled el-Anani: Egypt’s model minister

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 - 03:21 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism & Antiquities Khaled el-Anani is keen to wear a face-mask while inspecting archaeological sites and museums around the country.

Saqqara Necropolis discovery wrap-up

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 - 04:03 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism & Antiquities Khaled el-Anani announced that 59 coffins have been excavated by the Egyptian mission headed by Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri.

Where will Saqqara's newly discovered coffins be displayed?

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 - 03:02 GMT

The recent archaeological discovery in Saqqara, which was announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in the presence of 60 ambassadors, caught international media outlets' attention.

Mostafa Waziri: The coffins found inside the new well could reach 100

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 - 02:30 GMT

Waziri pointed out that during the discovery, a wonderful statue made of bronze and inlaid with precious stones was unearthed. The statue dates back to the 26th Dynasty.

Germany returns 4 stolen statues dating back to 600 BC to Egypt

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 - 01:46 GMT

These statues had been confiscated during a security campaign.

Decision to exempt Cafeterias, bazars in archaeological sites from paying rental value until end of October 2020

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 - 01:04 GMT

The Board of Directors of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities decided to completely exempt all cafeterias and bazaars in museums and archaeological sites affiliated with the council from paying the rental value until the end of October 2020.

Egypt’s New Administrative Capital Museum, a highly-anticipated archaeological gem

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 - 02:18 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism & Antiquities Khaled el-Anani is constantly following up on the developments of the museum’s workflow in preparation for its inauguration soon.

Details of the latest Saqqara discovery to be announced on Oct. 3

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 - 02:01 GMT

A total of 27 colorful coffins, which have not been opened in 2,500 years, have been discovered in Saqqara.

GEM Supervisor: LE180M saved from initial cost of Egypt’s Grand Museum façade

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 - 01:29 GMT

According to Moftah, it cost 10 percent of the initially estimated value, which is LE 200-250 million.

Egypt’s tourism & antiquities min. inspects New Administrative Capital Museum on Sept. 20

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 - 04:59 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism & Antiquities Khaled el-Anani inspected the New Administrative Capital’s Museum on September 20, in order to follow up on the developments of its workflow in preparation for its opening soon.

Wrap up of Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities recent museum work

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 - 04:50 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is currently finalizing work at a number of archaeological museums in preparation for their opening in the upcoming period, as part of the revitalization of Egyptian tourism.

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