Saudi excavations reveal 11,000-year-old human settlement The settlement dates to between 11,000 and 10,300 years ago, to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period. Saudi Arabia
Damascus hotel to get revamp in Syria-Saudi partnership: What we know The rebranding and rehabilitation of the Seven Gates Hotel comes as part of an agreement between the Syrian government and the Saudi-owned Le Park Concord hospitality group. Syria
From the depths: Egypt raises archaeological relics from sunken city The raising of three massive artifacts from an ancient sunken city in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Alexandria is Egypt's first such operation in 25 years. Egypt
What to know about 1,500-year-old Byzantine tomb uncovered in Syria A contractor found a tomb complex dating back to the Byzantine Empire in Syria's Idlib province, just as many residents have started returning to their homes following the fall of Assad. Syria
Mediterranean countries take on archaeology project off Tunisian coast Algeria, Croatia, Egypt, France, Italy, Morocco, Spain and Tunisia are working together on an underwater archaeological expedition, researching the Skerki Bank region off the Sicily and Tunisian coasts. Israel
New evidence emerges of looting of King Tut's tomb in Egypt While Egypt celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb, new evidence emerged that the discoverer, Howard Carter, stole objects from it. Egypt
Egypt restores Golden Shrine at ancient temple in Luxor The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the completion of restoration works at the Golden Shrine in the Temple of Habu in Luxor, built in memory of King Ramses III. Egypt
Egypt’s mysterious pregnant mummy most likely died of cancer, scientists say X-ray analysis and CT images of the embalmed woman show signs of nasopharyngeal cancer, which researchers hope will now provide new clues to the evolution of this disease. Egypt
Archaeologists revive old, abandoned houses in Gaza A team of archaeologists are restoring ancient abandoned houses in the old area of Gaza and turning some of them into cultural cafes that serve the community. Palestine
The discovery of unique tomb in Egypt’s Giza The archaeological discovery provides new insight into the turbulent period of the beginning of the era of Persian domination of ancient Egypt and puts forward the first evidence of true globalization in the ancient world. Egypt
Egypt restores pharaonic nobles' tombs in Aswan To attract tourists, Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities has launched a project to restore and develop the Tombs of the Nobles and Qubbet el-Hawa in Aswan, south of the country. Egypt
Libyan antiquities at risk from political instability, conflict After years of neglect and looting, authorities in Libya are showing growing interest in protecting the country’s heritage and archaeological sites. North Africa
2,000-year-old Roman tomb found in northern Gaza Egyptian excavations in the northern Gaza Strip have unearthed the remains of a Roman cemetery dating back 2,000 years and containing nearly 100 graves. Palestine
Gaza issues first-of-its-kind archaeological guide The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in the Gaza Strip issued a first-of-its-kind archaeological guide providing a detailed explanation of all the 39 archaeological sites and buildings found across the coastal enclave. Palestine
Egypt restores 70-year-old train of King Farouk Egypt restored an old train dating back to the era of King Farouk after it was worn out due to being stored in a maintenance workshop. Egypt
New archaeological discovery in King Khufu’s reign An Egyptian-German archaeological mission working in Matariya discovered granite stone blocks from the era of King Khufu in the Temple of the Sun, in addition to other rare artifacts. Egypt
