Egypt, Greece pledge to protect Mount Sinai monastery after court ruling: What to know Greece and Egypt have launched a diplomatic effort to reaffirm the status of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, one of the most revered monasteries in Christianity. Egypt
Khartoum accuses RSF of looting and destroying Sudan's heritage: What to know The Sudanese government accused the Rapid Support Forces of looting and destroying cultural heritage sites, including the Sudan National Museum, during their occupation of Khartoum, calling the actions war crimes and pledging to work with UNESCO and Interpol to recover stolen artifacts. Sudan
Egypt celebrates first royal tomb discovery since 1922: What we know The 3,500-year-old tomb belongs to King Thutmose II, who ruled Egypt during its 18th dynasty. Egypt
In search for Cleopatra's tomb, Egypt claims new discoveries A team led by Kathleen Martinez, who has worked for two decades in hopes of finding Cleopatra’s tomb, has unearthed new discoveries in an ancient city near Alexandria. Egypt
Egypt repatriates ancient 'Green Sarcophagus' from US Following an investigation and international efforts, Egypt has successfully repatriated the sarcophagus. Ongoing efforts aim to retrieve further items from around the world to Egyptian museums. Egypt
Egyptian monuments repatriated after a century Egyptian antiquities will be returned by Ireland to the Egyptian Museum in 2023, after ongoing negotiations between both sides failed in 2011. Egypt
Egypt launches first city on metaverse Egypt opens the first city on the metaverse inspired by Egyptian civilization. Egypt
Mummies with gold tongues uncovered in Lower Egypt A new archaeological discovery in the ancient cemetery of Quesna in Menoufia governorate raises questions about the reasons for using gold foil in the mummification process, as well as the reuse of tombs in different eras. Egypt
Egypt shares new discovery at Buto Temple The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of the remains of a pillared hall at the Temple Buto in the Central Delta region, and a number of religious pottery vessels dating back to el-Sawy era. Egypt
US embassy helps restore Jewish burial sites in Cairo The US Embassy in Cairo, in partnership with American and Egyptian Jewish organizations, inaugurated the 15th-century burial grounds after their restoration. Egypt
Egypt restores Great Hypostyle Hall in Karnak Temple The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is implementing a project to restore the Great Hypostyle Hall in Karnak Temple in Luxor, in a bid to reveal the original colors of the Pharaonic inscriptions and subsequently draw more tourists and increase the country’s revenues. Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt discover tunnel that may lead to Cleopatra’s tomb The archaeological mission uncovered an ancient tunnel that may lead to Cleopatra’s tomb. Egypt
Researchers hunt monkeypox in mummified Egyptian animals A group of researchers have called for tracking the history of the monkeypox virus in the mummies of animals, as more studies are revealing the importance of the relationship between humans and animals in ancient Egypt. Egypt
Gaza's archaeological discoveries left vulnerable Archaeological discoveries in the Gaza Strip continue to be neglected amid the government’s failure to protect them, while the citizens who often make these discoveries aren't compensated. Palestine
'Strange' tomb of falcons discovered in ancient Egyptian seaport An archaeological research team unveiled what they called a strange discovery of a tomb containing 15 mummified falcons decapitated and buried inside a temple. Egypt
11 Egyptians, one American on trial for smuggling antiquities to the US The Egyptian judicial authorities will soon begin the trial of 12 defendants accused of smuggling antiquities to the United States, amid repeated calls to follow up on stolen artifacts that are found abroad. Egypt
