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Egyptian History
Ramesses II colossus discovered in old Heliopolis
The Egyptian-German mission working at Matariya, old Heliopolis, unearthed two Ramesside statues during the ongoing Spring season at Suq el-Khamis…
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Digitize This: The Theban Necropolis Preservation Initiative Training Centre Opens Its Doors Today!
By Sara Ahmed Buzzing excitement filled the air on Friday as the Factum Foundation, the Ministry of Antiquities and the…
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German Archaeologists discover ancient Egyptian children’s feet impressions
The Piramesse excavation team of the Roemer- and Pelizaeus-Museum in Hildesheim in Germany, has uncovered parts of a building complex…
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Royal scribe tomb discovered in Luxor
The discovered tomb is Ramesside tomb belong to a person called “Khonsu” who held the title of “Royal Scribe”. The…
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Egyptian History
4,000-year-old Wooden Ushabti Figurine Returning to Egypt – Wood you believe it?
Egypt rejoices as yet another ancient Egyptian artefact is set on coming back home. According to Shaaban Abdel Gawad, Director…
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Egyptian History
Countdown begins for Luxor Times Egyptology Awards 2017
Today, 25th of January, the countdown for the annual “Luxor Times Egyptology Awards 2017” when 25 awards will be handed…
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Egyptian History
Swedish ambassador visits Lund university archaeological mission in Upper Egypt
Swedish ambassador in Egypt visits Gebel Silsila archaeological mission of Lund university. Following the astonishing discovery of 12 New Kingdom…
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Egyptian History
Swedish mission discovered 12 New Kingdom tombs in Upper Egypt
The Swedish mission from Lund University at Gebelel Silsila, south of Luxor, in Upper Egypt led by Dr. Maria Nilsson…
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Discovery of +4000-years old wall leading to new tombs in Aswan
Dr. Mahmoud Affifi, head of the Ancient Egyptian antiquities sector at the ministry of antiquities, announced unearthing of a 2-meters…
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Egyptian History
The heretic King’s head moved to GEM for 2017 opening
Today, GEM (Grand Egyptian Museum) receives a group of 850 objects from the Egyptian museum in Cairo in preparation for…
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