Egypt

A recently translated 2000-year-old graffiti in the Valley of the Kings suggests close contact between ancient India and Egypt. The science journal Live Science published a report earlier in March, reporting on the insights from a…

The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, will soon come alive again - thanks to a digital rendering project. Located on an island near Pharos, Alexandria, the lighthouse stood as a sight of awe for…

Last week, Egyptian officials received at least 39 artifacts recovered and sent by US authorities, which might head to the new Giza museum. The artifacts were sent to Egypt in three installments. The first batch, consisting of 11 items,…

The 3,000-years-old bracelet from ancient Egypt, which was stolen earlier this month, have been found to be sold and melted already. The bracelet belonged to Pharaoh Amenemope, a king of the 21st dynasty of ancient Egypt who ruled from…

Egypt’s Alexandria Biennale will open its 27th edition in September 2026 after a hiatus of 12 years. The biggest art event in Egypt, the Alexandria Biennale, was started by Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1955 to promote Egypt’s regional culture…

A three-year old girl accidentally discovered a 3800-years-old Egyptian amulet outside Jerusalem, Israel. Ziv Nitzvan, age 3, was hiking with her family in the region near Beit Shemesh, which is only hours outside Jerusalem. According to…

A cache of gold coins, dating back to the 26th dynasty, has been discovered near the famous Karnak Temple in Egypt. The Temple of Karnak, located in the city of Luxor, is perhaps the most significant ancient Egyptian site beyond the…

The ancient pyramids, Sphinx were closed to the public last week to host the wedding of tech billionaire Ankur Jain. Ankur Jain is an American entrepreneur of Indian origin. He is known for founding Bilt Rewards and is estimated to be…

Plans to renovate a Giza pyramid by Egypt have caused anger among archaeologists and the general public alike. The plan by the Egyptian government revolves around the Pyramid of Menkaure – the smallest of the three pyramids in the Giza…

Twenty tombs, over 2500 years old and from the Late Period, have been unearthed in Damietta, Egypt. Some of the tombs were encased in mudbrick linings, while others were simply put in a dirt pit. Early dating of the tombs suggests that…