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Khaled Anany: the minister behind the world’s Egyptomania
Anany to takeover the ministry of tourism beside the ministry of antiquities
Tutankhamun’s temporary exhibition opens its doors in London
285,000 tickets were sold before the inauguration
EGP 16m Belgian grant, to complete the restoration of Baron Palace
Fund is part of Egyptian-Belgian cooperation in heritage reservation, El-Anany states 85% of restoration completed with total of EGP 104m
Renovation of Egyptian Museum to include installing new lighting, display systems
The meeting comes to discuss the first phase of the museum’s renovation after the artefacts collection of King Tutankhamun were transferred to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in preparation for its opening in 2020.
Paris dresses up for ancient Egypt’s young king
After 50 years of absence, Tutankhamen’s belongings revisit Paris in exhibition on 21 March
Egypt to build first museum celebrating religious tolerance
Minister of Antiquities Khaled Anany announced plans to establish Egypt’s first museum to celebrate religious tolerance, to be located in the New Administrative Capital. According to Anany, the museum will include pieces from the ancient Egyptian period, as well as the Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish civilizations, all while highlighting Islam’s teachings of tolerance and Egypt’s …
Second temporary exhibition showcasing some of Tutankhamen’s belongings takes place in Monaco
Exhibition displays 150 antiquities, originally displayed in Egyptian Museum
Sohag Museum to be inaugurated by president after 29 years of planning: antiquities minister
75% of GEM complete after receiving EGP 3bn in government funding
Tel Basta Museum reopened after restoration
Open-air museum showcases artefacts unearthed at rich archaeological land
New museum coming soon to Hurghada
Minister of Antiquities Khaled El-Anany announced on Friday launching a new museum in Hurghada governorate, according to a press release issued by the ministry. The announcement was made at the inauguration of a sculpture exhibition that marked the end of the International Sculpture Symposium in Hurghada. The symposium was attended by Ahmed Abdullah, governor of …
Tomb of Fifth Dynasty priestess discovered in Giza
Remains of priestess Hat Bet were discovered in the area in 1909
Construction of Grand Egyptian Museum to be completed by year’s end and partially opened in mid-2017: Minister of Antiquities
Museum of Islamic Art will be reopened this month and the Museum of Malawi next month
Pharaonic statue discovered in Sohag
The statue, which was confirmed to be original by Minster of Antiquities Mamdouh Al-Damaty, was found during digging to establish a new residential tower in Akhmim Sharq city.
Ancient tomb discovered in Luxor
Minister of Antiquities Mamdouh El-Damaty announced that the tomb contains the monuments of Amenhotep and his wife, who likely belong to the 18th dynasty.
Antiquities ministry requests EGP 488m to continue projects: Cabinet spokesman
Better exploitation of antiquities will achieve more income than Suez Canal, says Mehleb
Committee on condition of pyramids announced
Minister of State for Antiquities Ahmed Eissa says committee will confront worsening conditions near the Giza Pyramids
Tourism in the news: Zazua: Tourism is not dead, but has been ill
Tourism, Antiquities and the Hotels Chamber sign a memorandum to support construction of the third stage of development of the Egyptian museum