Tourism and Archeology

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  • Zahi Hawass announces series of archaeological discoveries in Deir el-Bahari 2 last Luxor

    Date: 2025-01-08 17:43:58 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:53 - ID:11019948

    Several rock-cut burial shafts dating back to the Seventeenth Dynasty (1580–1550 BCE) were unearthed, he said, adding that these shafts contained wooden anthropoid coffins known as "Rishi coffins". A sealed child's coffin, still tied with ropes ....

  • Zahi Hawass announces series of archaeological discoveries in Deir el-Bahari

    Date: 2025-01-08 12:54:19 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:20 - ID:11019321

    LUXOR, Upper Egypt, Jan 8 (MENA) - The Head of Zahi Hawass Foundation for Heritage and Antiquities, renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, announced Wednesday a series of amazing archaeological discoveries near the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir ....

  • Egypt has inspiring experience in tourism sector: Omani heritage min.

    Date: 2025-01-08 08:38:18 GMT - Sultanate of Oman - Tourism and Archeology - SN:9 - ID:11019009

    MUSCAT, Jan 8 (MENA) - Omani Minister of Heritage and Tourism Salem bin Mohammed al-Mahrouqi said Egypt has an inspiring experience in the tourism sector due to its tourism and natural potentials. The Omani minister said Omani seeks benefiting ....

  • Hot-air balloon rides canceled in Luxor due to strong winds

    Date: 2025-01-06 12:25:40 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:19 - ID:11017285

    LUXOR, Upper Egypt, Jan 6 (MENA) - The civil aviation authorities on Monday canceled all hot-air balloon rides on the West Bank of Luxor due to strong winds and poor visibility. In press statements, Head of the Egyptian Federation of Hot Air ....

  • New discovery in Saqqara unveils secrets of old kingdom

    Date: 2025-01-06 11:03:17 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:15 - ID:11017051

    CAIRO, Jan 6 (MENA) - The joint French-Swiss archaeological mission working in Saqqara discovered a mastaba, situated near the rocky slope, which comprises a mudbrick superstructure and a central rectangular shaft. The discovery dated back to the ....

  • Saqqara archeological finds boost national cultural heritage: Tourism official

    Date: 2025-01-05 13:10:59 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:32 - ID:11016093

    CAIRO, Jan 5 (MENA) – Director of the department of pre-history antiquities in the Tourism Ministry Kheled Saad asserted that the Egyptian missions achieved spectacular discoveries in Saqqara district. He said that several tombs and ancient ....

  • 63 hot air balloons fly over Luxor

    Date: 2025-01-05 12:21:07 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:28 - ID:11016077

    LUXOR, Upper Egypt, Jan 5 (MENA) - More than 63 hot air balloons decorated the skies of Luxor on Sunday, carrying 1,400 tourists of different nationalities. Head of the Egyptian Federation of Hot Air Ballooning Companies in Luxor Ahmed Aboud said ....

  • Egypt-Japan mission in Saqqara uncovers early dynastic period tombs

    Date: 2025-01-04 22:40:09 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:51 - ID:11015226

    CAIRO, Jan 4 (MENA) - The joint Egyptian-Japanese archaeological mission operating in Saqqara has uncovered new terraces, tombs, and burials that unveil more about the history of such an important archaeological area. Operating in eastern ....

  • 6th youth train trip to Luxor, Aswan launched

    Date: 2025-01-04 14:12:42 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:29 - ID:11014997

    CAIRO, Jan 4 (MENA) - The Ministry of Youth and Sports has launched the sixth round of its "Know Your Country" youth train trips to Luxor and Aswan, with participation of young people from various governorates. Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf ....

  • British actress Elizabeth Hurley visits Giza Pyramids

    Date: 2024-12-29 21:24:28 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:58 - ID:11009358

    CAIRO, Dec 29 (MENA) – British actress Elizabeth Hurley shared stunning photos of her visit to the Pyramids of Giza while celebrating Christmas and New Year in Egypt. With the caption "Hello, Egypt," Hurley expressed her admiration for the beauty of ....

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