Luxor
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Countering Antiquities Trafficking at Egypt’s Ports and Borders
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, together with Egypt’s Ministry of State for Antiquities, will kick off a…
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The ugly destructive face of media … An insight on the visa situation
In the past couple of days rumours started to spread on internet sites (only 2 sites) stating that the Egyptian…
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Egyptian History
The sword is Not stolen … Neither the dagger … on display at the Museum of Islamic Art
Dr. Mohamed Abd El Maksoud (Secretary General of the SCA) announced that the sword and dagger which were dedicated by…
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2 years work led to expose an international network of antiquities smugglers
In the framework of co-operation between Egypt and the United States in the fight against smuggling of antiquities … The…
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Egyptian History
A New discovery at Dra Abu El Naga and this time the announcement came from Spain
More than 80 Ushabtis figures of 15 cm dated at least 3000 years ago have accompanied Djehuty,the ancient Egyptian priest,…
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Egyptian History
The First Roman Basilica to be discovered in Alexandria
Dr. Zahi Hawass announced today that The Egyptian archaeological mission in Alexandria found the first civilian Basilica dated back to…
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Egyptian History
The oldest depiction of an Egyptian King wearing the Upper Egyptian crown
“Dr. Maria Carmela Gatto (Director of Aswan-Kom Ombo Archarological Project) made a discovery at Nag el-Hamdulab site(North west of Aswan)…
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Egyptian History
Treasure gate unearthed in Karnak
Egyptian and French archaeologists have unearthed a 2,700-year-old stone gate belonging to Nubian King Shabaka while digging near Luxor’s Karnak…
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Egyptian History
Sphinx Avenue or Sphinx rubbish dumps??? The current status of the Sphinx Avenue, Luxor
The press release from the Ministry state of Antiquities and the announcements were made by Governor of Luxor in the…
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Egyptian History
Grand Opening for the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor
A grand opening is due to take place in October 2011 to celebrate the newly restored Avenue of Sphinxes. Dr.…
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