Egyptology

What did Tutankhamun look like?

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 - 11:00 GMT

One hundred years ago, an archaeological team led by Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun and revealed many "wonderful objects".

Tutankhamun’s tomb contained over 100 special footwear

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 - 10:44 GMT

Upon the discovery of king Tutankhamun’s tomb, Howard Carter found almost 100 pieces of footwear belonging to the king.

Ancient Egyptians established 1st zoo 6,000 years ago

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 - 12:31 GMT

According to the Smithsonian Channel documentary "Secrets: Monsters of the Pharaohs," archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery.

British Museum launches immersive exhibition on Egypt’s Rosetta Stone

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 - 12:25 GMT

For centuries, life in ancient Egypt has been a mystery.

Al-Sennari Archaeological House to host ‘200 Years Since Deciphering the Rosetta Stone’ symposium on Oct. 20

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 - 11:29 GMT

The symposium revolves around the discovery and deciphering of the Rosetta Stone and the establishment of Egyptology.

French Cultural Center in Alexandria to hold ‘From Coptic to Hieroglyphics’ lecture on Oct. 23

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 - 02:28 GMT

The lecture will be held in the Seminars Hall of the French Cultural Center in the French language, accompanied by simultaneous translation into Arabic.

Unique collection of stuffed animals on display at Prince Mohammed Ali Museum

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 - 02:05 GMT

This comes in celebration of the 200th anniversary of deciphering the Rosetta Stone and the emergence of Egyptology.

Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities launches '200 Years of Science in the Making' promotional campaign

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 - 12:09 GMT

This comes within the framework of the ministry's current celebrations of the 200th anniversary of deciphering the ancient Egyptian writing and the emergence of Egyptology.

Acquaint yourself with ancient Egypt’s ‘Mehyt' sign

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 10:19 GMT

It is pronounced “Mehyt”, meaning the north or the delta, due to the papyrus’ association with northern Egypt.

Former Assistant Minister of Antiquities: Champollion settled in Egypt for 17 months, made great achievements

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 - 11:04 GMT

Abdel Latif added that the French campaign was not an occupational campaign.

Ancient Egypt's 'Serekh' sign, what does it represent?

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 - 10:26 GMT

The serekh sign, a paneled walling with the falcon-headed god Horus usually perched on top, is widely believed to represent the facade of a royal palace.

Egypt to open all museums, archaeological sites free-of-charge on World Tourism Day

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 01:42 GMT

The decision comes in celebration of World Tourism Day and the 200th anniversary of the emergence of Egyptology.

Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to open free-of-charge on Sept. 27

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 - 09:36 GMT

This comes in celebration of the 200th anniversary of deciphering the Rosetta Stone and the emergence of Egyptology.

Acquaint yourself with ancient Egypt’s ‘Ja’ sign

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 - 09:57 GMT

This hieroglyphic sign consists of two wooden pieces.

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.

Meet the Obelisk of Senusret I

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 11:00 GMT

The obelisk is made of red granite.

Egyptologist Zahi Hawass to announce how Tutankhamun died next October

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 - 12:14 GMT

Hawass attended a seminar at the 19th Magna Graecia Film Festival.

Library of Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to be renovated

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 - 06:44 GMT

The library of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir is one of the oldest libraries dedicated to the civilizations of Egypt and the ancient Near East.

Egyptologist Zahi Hawass gives lecture on Tutankhamun in Italy

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 - 12:25 GMT

The lecture came in celebration of the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

PM directs cabinet to complete construction work of Grand Egyptian Museum on time

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 - 06:24 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli holds a meeting with the cabinet members to discuss the latest developments of the construction of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on February 2022- press photo

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