Nevine al-Aref – Ahram Online “Archaeologists have unearthed two Saite era tombs containing human remains with golden tongues at El-Bahnasa archaeological site in the governorate of Minya, Upper Egypt”, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Sunday. The discovery was made during excavation work carried out by a Spanish …
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Egypt reopens the ancient ‘Avenue of Sphinxes’ in Luxor
Egypt Today In a glittering ceremony in the City of Sun, Luxor, Egypt reopened the restored 3,000 years old ‘Avenue of Sphinxes’ on Thursday. It connects the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. The Pharaonic ‘Avenue of Sphinxes’ (Rams Road) is as an open-air museum. It has taken years of excavations …
Read More »Cairo exhibits ‘Exalted Spirits: The Veneration of the Dead in Egypt through the Ages’
Nevine al-Aref – Ahram Online Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Enany inaugurated ‘Exalted Spirits: The Veneration of the Dead in Egypt through the Ages’ exhibition at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo on Tuesday. The exhibition, which will run till the 9 February 2022, is a partnership between the Ministry …
Read More »Egyptian restorers begin works on the Aswan Museum in Elephantine Island
Egypt Independent Restorers at the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities began preparations for necessary studies to restore and redevelop the Aswan Museum in Elephantine Island. “This project will not be limited to the restoration of the building only but include improving the museum display scenario, the general site, services …
Read More »Japanese ‘Order of the Rising Sun’ granted to Minister of Tourism & Antiquities Khaled al-Enani and Egyptologist Zahi Hawass
Egypt Today Japan granted the ‘Order of the Rising Sun’, a gold and silver star, to Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Khaled al-Enani, and Egyptologist Zahi Hawass on Wednesday. It is a high-ranking award granted by the Emperor of Japan to those who have made outstanding achievements in Japan and …
Read More »Cairo launches 4th Art D’Egypt ‘Forever is Now’
Egypt Today The Pyramids of Giza will host the launch of the fourth annual exhibition of Art D’Egypt, entitled ‘Forever is Now’, on Thursday 21 October. The exhibition will run untill 7 November, under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNESCO. …
Read More »74 countries added to Egypt’s tourist e-visa list
Ahram Online “Tourists from 74 countries can now obtain electronic visas upon arrival at any of Egyptian airport or sea ports within 24 hours of registering”, an official statement by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities read on Tuesday. The Egyptian E-Visa Portal can issue tourist visas to visitors holding …
Read More »Tourists can obtain permits to visit multiple archaeological sites in Egypt
Egypt Independent Khaled al-Anany, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, announced on Wednesday the issuance of a new permit to visit multiple archaeological sites for tourists and Nile trips. The announcement was made during a meeting between Anany and the Board of Directors of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. “The Ministry …
Read More »Ministry of Tourism reopens the Southern tomb of King Djoser in Saqqara
Egypt Today The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Tuesday the reopening the Southern tomb of King Djoser in Saqqara to visitors. Visitors of the cemetery will only be allowed to view the stairs and the well up to the coffin, however, the internal corridors will not be included …
Read More »Egypt discuss tourism cooperation with South Korea
Egypt Independent A meeting between Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Khaled al-Anany and South Korean ambassador to Cairo Hong Jin-Wook, on Tuesday, discussed enhancing the cooperation between the two countries in the field of tourism and antiquities. Egypt seeks to enhance its tourist destinations in South Korea. The two …
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