Tag: antiquities

Ministry of Antiquities continues attempts to save lost heritage

Sekhemka statue transportation date delayed to end ofAugust, whilst searches to locate…

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The last call to save one of Egypt’s statues

4,000-year-old statue was on verge of being sold by British museum

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“SakhamKa”: Ancient Egyptian scribe of significant religious value

"The statue has a significant importance to the study of Egyptology," says…

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Remains of ancient city discovered in Sharqeya

The antiquities indicate that a crisis hit the city in the past,…

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Antiquities Ministry completes 5 projects developing historical Cairo

Four external agreements signed to stop antiquities trafficking and recover smuggled antiquities,…

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Swedish team accidently discovers temple remains at quarry near Aswan

Minister of Antiquities Mamdouh Al-Damaty said the discovery is “highly important”, because…

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‘Perverted fatwa’ of IS indicate their ignorance: Dar Al-Ifta

Dar Al-Ifta also noted the importance of protecting such relics, adding that…

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Imports of products with folkloric features to be banned: Abdel Nour

In 2014, at least 7,000 bazaars were shut down

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Chinese ‘antiquities’ scattered in Egyptian bazaars

Many tourist bazaars were closed, abandoned by tenants or turned into cafes,…

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