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
Egypt unearths ancient quarters of mining leader The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of the remains of a building that served as the headquarters of the leader of the Egyptian mining expeditions in the Sinai Peninsula during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt Egypt
4,000-year-old stone board game discovered at Oman excavation site Archaelogists said the board game appeared similar to other games played during the Bronze Age. Oman
The Takeaway: Iraq takes first steps toward new government: What comes next Updates from our regional correspondents on Turkey, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Egypt; multimedia on Israel and Iran — all in about 1,000 words. Iraq
Egyptian archaeologists unwrap Amenhotep I mummy, rewrite history Egyptian archaeologists rewrite history after digitally unwrapping the mummy of Pharaoh King Amenhotep I, whose secrets were kept for thousands of years. Culture
The Takeaway: Iraq’s elections: What comes next? Updates from our correspondents in Israel, Palestine, Turkey, Egypt and New York; Multimedia reporting on Kurds, Tel Aviv, Egypt and Sharjah! Iraq
Will Egypt manage to bring home all smuggled artifacts? As part of their continuous efforts to retrieve Egypt's stolen, prized antiquities, Egyptian authorities announced on Dec. 20 the recovery of 36 artifacts that had been smuggled to Madrid. Culture
Egypt resumes hunt for Nefertiti’s tomb amid historical debate Egypt’s archaeological team, led by famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, resumed on Dec. 9 the hunt for Queen Nefertiti’s tomb in the west bank of Luxor, after years of debate over her burial site. Culture
Israel returns trafficked artifacts to Egypt Israel returned dozens of looted archaeological pieces to Egypt in a new sign of improving relations between the two countries in recent years. Egypt
Egypt unveils tombs dating back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of two cemeteries dating back to the Late Period of ancient Egypt in al-Bahnasa archaeological area in Minya governorate. Culture
Ancient Gaza monastery restored by unemployed young Palestinians For the third year in a row, a Palestinian team under French supervision works on the restoration of St. Hilarion Monastery in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp. Culture
Hundreds of offerings to Egyptian fertility goddess uncovered at Luxor A team of Polish archaeologists working at the temple of the goddess Hathor in Luxor has discovered hundreds of artifacts that were once used as offerings to the ancient Egyptian gods of love and fertility. Culture
Historic Cairo regains its ancient glory The Egyptian government is reviving Historic Cairo to make a unique tourist attraction. Egypt
