CT scans reveal mysteries of ancient Egypt's 'Screaming Woman' mummy Al-Monitor interviewed Cairo University radiology professor Sahar Saleem on her high-tech research into this unique mummy. Egypt
Ancient lost city may have been unearthed in UAE: What we know Archeologists believe recent discoveries in the United Arab Emirates’ Al Sinniyah Island may be connected to an ancient city famed for its pearls that fell into decline after the sixth century. United Arab Emirates
Sudan's war devastates cultural heritage as rival generals vie for power Sudan’s civil war is now well into its second year, and alongside forcing the population to the brink of famine, warring parties have also come for its heritage. Sudan
Iraq recovers over 6,000 stolen historical artifacts, government says An Iraqi official says the Iraqi government’s efforts to get back historical artifacts smuggled out of the country were focused on Mosul, which was overrun by ISIS in 2014. Iraq
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
Egyptian archaeologists call for British Museum to return Rosetta stone Egyptian archaeologists have launched campaigns to reclaim the Rosetta stone from the British Museum 200 years after it was deciphered. Egypt
Egyptian training program leads to discovery of Ptolemaic-era tomb A group of archaeologists found a tomb dating back to the Ptolemaic era during their participation in a training program organized by the Ministry of Antiquities in Sohag governorate. Egypt
Ancient seabed uncovered in Sudan A Sudanese geological team has discovered an ancient marine sedimentary formation more than 500 million years old. North Africa
Egypt set to open Ben Ezra Synagogue The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced its intention to open the ancient Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo soon, after completing about 95% of restoration works, in a move aimed at revitalizing religious tourism. Egypt
Egyptian archaeologists discover coins from different reigns of Islamic rulers An Egyptian archaeological mission in southern Egypt found coins dating back to the Islamic era, while experts believe a mint shop was there. Egypt
