Tourism and Archeology

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  • Sun illuminates face of Ramses II in Aswan

    Date: 2023-02-22 06:14:32 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:1 - ID:10031952

    ASWAN, Upper Egypt, Feb 22 (MENA) - Sun illuminated Wednesday the face of Ramses II statue in the Abu Simple temple in south Aswan for nearly 21 minutes in a rare phenomenon that takes place twice a year. Aswan Governor Ashraf Attia and Deputy ....

  • Egypt gears up for solar alignment in Abu Simbel temple

    Date: 2023-02-21 22:08:05 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:90 - ID:10031795

    CAIRO, Feb 21 (MENA) - A scene that attracts the world’s attention, the famed Abu Simbel temple is gearing up for the solar alignment phenomenon which is set to take place on the dawn of Wednesday. The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry has made ....

  • Tourism minister inaugurates 1st phase of project to develop Cairo Museum in Tahrir - 3 last Cairo

    Date: 2023-02-20 23:03:52 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:111 - ID:10030006

    Eissa expressed thanks to former minister of tourism and antiquities Khaled el Anani for his efforts during his tenure. He also thanked the working team from the five museums and the Egyptian side for their efforts to ensure the success of such a ....

  • Tourism minister inaugurates 1st phase of project to develop Egyptian Museum in Tahrir - 2 Cairo

    Date: 2023-02-20 23:03:28 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:110 - ID:10030003

    The Cairo Museum continues to perform its role and mission as an ancient cultural, educational and civilizational edifice, the tourism minister said, noting that the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir has always been one of the most important museums in the ....

  • Tourism minister inaugurates 1st phase of project to develop Egyptian Museum in Tahrir

    Date: 2023-02-20 23:01:58 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:109 - ID:10029947

    CAIRO, Feb 20 (MENA) – Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Eissa inaugurated on Monday the first phase of a project to develop the Egyptian Museum in Cairo’s Tahrir Square. The museum was upgraded via cooperation between the Ministry of ....

  • 68 hot air balloon rides organized in Luxor

    Date: 2023-02-20 12:48:35 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:41 - ID:10029021

    LUXOR, Upper Egypt, Feb 20 (MENA) - Sixty-eight hot air balloon flights were organized in Luxor on Monday, carrying 2000 tourists of various nationalities. The balloon flights flew over the city's archaeological sites. Hot-air balloon rides ....

  • Egyptian tourism industry will see new takeoff in 2023 -- ETPB chief

    Date: 2023-02-19 22:50:47 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:75 - ID:10028075

    CAIRO, Feb 18 (MENA) - The recent global crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian Ukrainian war, have taken a heavy toll on world economy, CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board (ETPB) Amr El Kady said. These crises have also ....

  • Recently uncovered mummy in Saqqara may be the oldest, most complete to date: Hawass

    Date: 2023-02-19 21:41:31 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:71 - ID:10028049

    CAIRO, Feb 19 (MENA) - Renowned Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass said the recently uncovered tombs in Saqqara, one of the most important cemeteries located 40 km southwest of Cairo, date back to the Fifth and Sixth Dynasties of Ancient ....

  • 65 hot air balloons fly over Luxor, carrying more than 2,000 tourists

    Date: 2023-02-19 15:27:45 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:50 - ID:10027651

    LUXOR, Upper Egypt, Feb 19 (MENA) - More than 65 hot air balloons decorated the skies of Luxor on Sunday, carrying more than 2,000 tourists of different nationalities, said Representative of the Egyptian Federation of Hot Air Ballooning Companies in ....

  • 56 hot air balloons fly over Luxor, carrying 2,000 tourists

    Date: 2023-02-17 13:50:48 GMT - Egypt - Tourism and Archeology - SN:37 - ID:10024609

    LUXOR, Egypt, Feb 17 (MENA) - As many as 56 hot air balloons decorated the skies of Luxor on Friday, carrying 2,000 tourists of different nationalities, said Representative of the Egyptian Federation of Hot Air Ballooning Companies in Luxor Ahmed ....

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