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Egyptian officials scramble to recover ancient painting stolen from 'cursed' tomb amid recent thefts

An ancient limestone relief depicting Egyptian seasons was stolen from a 2,300 B.C. tomb at Saqqara near Cairo, adding to recent artifact theft cases in Egypt.

Travel October 6

Tourism safety fears rise after museum thief steals pharaoh's priceless bracelet: 4 things to know

Security experts share essential safety tips for Egypt tourists following recent museum theft, warning of pickpocketing, scams and aggressive vendors in Cairo.

Museums Exhibits October 1

Museum's ancient bracelet theft joins list of other priceless artifacts stolen and destroyed worldwide

A priceless bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope was recently stolen from Cairo's Egyptian Museum and melted down by thieves for $4,000, echoing similar thefts over time.

Ancient Egypt September 26

Archaeologists find ancient harbor swallowed by the sea near Cleopatra's temple

Archaeologists in Egypt found a hidden harbor at the Temple of Taposiris Magna, a site tied to Cleopatra. Inside, they found ancient anchors and amphorae dating to the Ptolemaic period.

Archaeology September 25

Archaeologists unearth ancient workshop 'rich with secrets' in Egyptian region tied to Moses, Exodus

Archaeologists recently discovered an ancient copper smelting workshop in Egypt's Sinai region, the biblical land connected to Moses and the Book of Exodus.

Ancient Egypt September 20

Legendary pharaoh's gold bracelet stolen from popular museum was sold and melted down, officials say

Egyptian officials solved the theft case regarding Pharaoh Amenemope's 3,000-year-old bracelet, which was recently taken from the Egyptian Museum's restoration laboratory in Cairo.

Travel September 9

Religious leaders oppose construction of mega resort at sacred holy site

Egypt plans to build a mega resort at Mount Sinai, the biblical site where Moses received the Ten Commandments, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Travel September 5

Ancient Egyptian party-town building and relics pulled out in ocean discovery

Archaeologists discovered ancient docks and artifacts from a submerged 2,000-year-old city believed to be an extension of Canopus in Alexandria, Egypt.

Museums Exhibits September 3

'Remarkable' ancient sun hat, possibly worn by Roman soldier, unveiled for first time

The Bolton Museum recently unveiled what experts call the world's best-preserved ancient Egyptian sun hat. It's believed to have been worn by a Roman soldier.

Religion August 31

Archaeologists find 1,600-year-old churches and mural of Jesus in Egyptian desert settlement

Archaeologists recently discovered two churches at Kharga Oasis in Egypt's Western Desert, providing rare evidence of Christianity's rise during the Coptic period.

Ancient Egypt August 22

Ancient artifacts of sunken city likely destroyed by earthquake or tsunami plucked from seafloor

Ancient 2,000-year-old artifacts were recovered from the Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria, Egypt, possibly from the sunken city of Canopus.

Ancient Egypt August 18

Oldest written reference to Moses may be revealed in ancient Egyptian desert inscriptions, researcher says

American-Israeli epigraphist interprets ancient inscriptions at Serabit el-Khadim that could be the oldest written mention of Moses, predating the Bible by centuries.

Travel July 14

Archaeologists uncover multistory buildings in once-thriving city lost to time

British archaeologists recently helped uncover multistory buildings from the ancient Egyptian city Imet in the Nile Delta, revealing tower houses from the Ptolemaic Period.

Lifestyle June 5

Archaeologists uncover never-before-seen tombs of ancient Egyptian officials

Archaeologists recently uncovered New Kingdom tombs in Luxor, Egypt, revealing insights into Ancient Egyptian history and the roles of high-ranking officials.

Ancient Egypt May 21

Expert identifies ancient 'propaganda' praising pharaoh who may have challenged Moses

An Egyptologist uncovered pro-Ramesses II hieroglyphs on Paris' obelisk, revealing ancient messages supportive of the alleged Book of Exodus figure.

Ancient Egypt May 19

Ancient Roman military fortifications found in 'strategic location' in Egypt

An excavation at the Tell Abu Sefeh site in Egypt revealed sophisticated military fortifications from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, according to officials.

Travel May 11

Archaeologists discover tomb of Egyptian royalty behind false door: 'Unveils new secrets'

Archaeologists were amazed to discover that a false door at an excavation site led to the tomb of Egyptian royalty, per the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

China May 6

China and Egypt wrap first joint military exercise as Beijing looks to cozy up to American allies

Egypt and China held their first joint military drills, testing Washington's ties with Cairo as Beijing expands its defense footprint in the Middle East.

Archaeology April 21

Archaeologists unearth millennia-old lecture hall from 'impressive' ancient high school

A Germany university revealed the discovery of an ancient Greek lecture hall in Agrigento, Italy — highlighting important parallels between ancient and modern education.

Travel April 3

Archaeologists discover long-lost tomb of unknown pharaoh in Egypt

Dr. Josef Wegner, a curator at the Penn Museum, shared insights with 91±¬ÁÏ Digital following his recent groundbreaking discovery of a tomb belonging to an unknown pharaoh.

Lifestyle March 2

Archaeologists uncover treasures from 3,000-year-old gold mine in Egypt that 'reveals historical secrets'

Archaeologists recently unearthed an impressive mining complex dating back 3,000 years, which had been used to extract gold and pulverize and filter quartz.

Travel February 20

Ancient tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II unearthed by archaeologists in Egypt

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that archaeologists have discovered the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II, marking the first royal tomb discovery since 1922.

Donald Trump February 12

Egypt reportedly releases details on plan to rebuild Gaza; there's no mention of 'cooperation' with the US

Egyptian sources have reportedly revealed initial details of a proposal for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, but it appears to omit plans to "cooperate" with the U.S. or Israel.

Digging History February 4

Archaeologists begin restoring ancient temple linked to key Bible figure: 'Reflects greatness'

Archaeologists in Egypt are working to restore the Ramesseum, a temple belonging to Ramesses II, an Old Testament pharaoh believed to have interacted with Moses in the Book of Exodus.

Travel January 13

Ancient tomb belonging to doctor who treated Egyptian pharaohs discovered by archaeologists

Egyptian officials recently announced the discovery of a tomb belonging to a doctor who treated pharaohs. The 4,100-year-old tomb features intricate carvings and artwork.

Ancient Egypt December 17

Archaeologists uncover golden 'tongues' and 'nails' in ancient Egyptian tomb: 'Remarkable area'

Archaeologists recently uncovered intriguing artifacts in an excavation in Egypt, including golden "tongues" and "nails," according to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Archaeology November 25

Archaeologists uncover well-preserved temple, cult center dating back to ancient Egypt

The Great Temple of Athribis was recently found by a group of German and Egyptian archaeologists, according to the Egyptian government. The temple is over 2,000 years old.

Disaster Response November 25

At least 16 tourists missing after Egyptian yacht carrying Americans sinks in high-waves Red Sea

A tourist boat called the Sea Story sank in the Red Sea on Monday near the resort town of Marsa Alam. Sixteen people are missing, including twelve foreign nationals.

Ancient Egypt November 19

Florida professor finds evidence that ancient Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails

A professor at the University of South Florida led efforts to uncover the mystery behind what a rare 2,000-year-old ancient Egyptian mug was used for — here's the compelling result.

Archaeology November 3

US-Egyptian archaeological team uncovers 4,000-year-old tomb near Luxor with jewelry, other artifacts

An archaeological team from the U.S. and Egypt has discovered a 4000-year-old tomb near Luxor with 11 intact burials and several important artifacts.