Ancient Egypt

‘Priceless’ Egyptian artefacts stolen from Australian museum

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 - 03:54 GMT

Police in Queensland said a man forced entry into the museum around 3 a.m., smashing a window before stealing several ancient Egyptian artefacts.

UK Ambassador: GEM a 'World-Class Showcase' of Ancient Egypt

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 - 11:37 GMT

British Ambassador to Egypt, Mark Bryson-Richardson, said the Grand Egyptian Museum is a stunning, world-class institution that presents a display worthy of the wonders of ancient Egypt.

Grand Egyptian Museum takes world leaders on a journey through history after inauguration

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 - 10:19 GMT

The journey unfolded after the inauguration of the museum in a grand ceremony attended by nearly 80 official delegations, including 39 led by kings, princes, and heads of state and government.

‘The World Plays One Melody’: Egypt unites civilizations via music, light at Grand Museum opening

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 - 09:37 GMT

In a landmark ceremony attended by leaders from around the world, GEM, the world's largest museum dedicated for a single civilization, officially opened its doors, uniting thousands of years of ancient Egyptian heritage under one roof.

El-Sisi invites world to make Grand Egyptian Museum a global hub of knowledge and humanity

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 - 06:57 GMT

“The Grand Egyptian Museum stands as a living embodiment of the journey of a people who have inhabited the land of the Nile since the dawn of history,” El-Sisi stated.

'New chapter in Egypt's history': Grand Egyptian Museum opens in historic ceremony attended by world leaders

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 - 05:21 GMT

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opened its historic inauguration ceremony, attended by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and 79 official delegations from around the world.

VIDEO: El-Sisi arrives at Grand Egyptian Museum for historic inauguration

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 - 04:46 GMT

El-Sisi will lead the celebration with seventy-nine official delegations, including 39 led by kings, princes, and heads of state and government, set to attend.

Wait is over: What you need to know before historic opening of Grand Egyptian Museum

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 - 03:45 GMT

GEM stands as the world’s largest archaeological complex dedicated to a single civilization, showcasing the history of ancient Egypt from 700,000 BC to 394 AD, uniting thousands of years of heritage under one roof.

4 Skincare Secrets Ancient Egyptians Swore By (That Still Work Today)

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 - 02:12 GMT

When it comes to beauty and skincare, the ancient Egyptians were way ahead of their time. Here are some of their secrets that still do wonders to your skin to this day.

Photos: Egypt recovers smuggled ancient artifacts through cooperation with the Netherlands

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 - 09:22 GMT

The Egyptian Embassy in The Hague received the artifacts from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities as part of ongoing cooperation to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property.

Ancient secrets revealed: Egypt discovers Prince Waserif Re’s tomb, King Djoser’s statue in Saqqara

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 - 07:01 GMT

Renowned archaeologist and former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass noted that the mission discovered statues of King Djoser, along with his wife and ten daughters, according to a statement by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Friday.

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Organizes A Temporary Exhibition Titled ‘The Scents of Ancient Egypt Through the Ages’

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 - 11:48 GMT

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Organizes A Temporary Exhibition Titled ‘The Scents of Ancient Egypt Through the Ages’.

A Brief History of Musical Instruments in Ancient Egypt

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 - 12:36 GMT

Have you ever heard about “Heset”? Heset means “Music” in ancient Egyptian language. As music highlights the importance of the events and creates the proper emotion, ancient Egyptians have long valued music in their daily lives, and it was a key aspect of our Egyptian history; from religious ceremonies and personal celebrations to worship.

Louvre museum in Paris presents a five-part augmented reality (AR) experience called “Egypt Augmented”

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 - 01:10 GMT

Louvre museum in Paris presents a five-part augmented reality (AR) experience called “Egypt Augmented”.

Unknown: The Lost Pyramid: A Thrilling Expedition To Broaden Your Horizons

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - 06:35 GMT

Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for an intriguing documentary adventure titled Unknown: The Lost Pyramid that will premiere on July 3.

Acclaimed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass to host ‘The Roots of Ancient Egypt’ TV show on Al Wathaeqya channel

Thu, 04 May 2023 - 02:35 GMT

Acclaimed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass to host ‘The Roots of Ancient Egypt’ TV show on Al Wathaeqya channel.

Several tombs discovered in ruins of Tell Al-Deir Necropolis in New Damietta

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 12:16 GMT

The discovered tombs varied, from tombs made of mud bricks to simple pits.

Ahmose I, one of ancient Egypt’s greatest warriors

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 - 10:42 GMT

Ahmose I and his successors turned the resources of Egypt into glory.

Luxor Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art celebrates its 47th launching anniversary on Dec. 12

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 11:11 GMT

The museum will also present lectures that shed light on the history of its establishment and the distinguished archaeological treasures it displays.

‘The Writer & His Tools in Ancient Egypt’ temporary exhibition launches in Tell Basta Museum

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 10:58 GMT

Tell Basta Museum is a site museum in Al-Sharqia Governorate that embraces magnificent archaeological treasures.

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