Artifacts

Photos: Egypt receives 13 smuggled artifacts from Britain and Germany

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Supreme Council of Antiquities, received 13 artifacts that arrived in Egypt from the UK and Germany. This came in coordination with the Foreign Ministry, and in cooperation with all relevant Egyptian, British, and German authorities, as part of the Egyptian state’s ongoing efforts to protect …

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Egypt Independent August 12, 2025

Photos: ‘Pharaohs’ Treasures’ opens in Rome on October 24 featuring 130 artifacts

The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt Mohamed Ismail Khaled, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ALES Foundation at the Italian Ministry of Culture Fabio Tagliaferri, signed a joint cooperation agreement to organize the “Pharaohs’ Treasures” temporary archaeological exhibition. The exhibition is scheduled to open on October 24, …

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Egypt Independent August 2, 2025

Egypt recovers two smuggled artifacts from Belgium

Egypt’s Ambassador to Belgium Ahmed Abu Zeid has received two smuggled artifacts in an official ceremony held at the Art and History Museum in Brussels. The move comes in light of the existing cooperation and coordination between the Egyptian Embassy in Brussels and the Belgian Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economy, as well as the …

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Egypt Independent July 12, 2025

Photos: Egypt recovers 11 artifacts from the US

The Consulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in New York on Wednesday received 11 artifacts that had entered the US illegally. These pieces, dating back to various eras of ancient Egyptian civilization, were recovered as part of Egypt’s tireless efforts to protect its cultural heritage and safeguard antiquities smuggled from the country. The …

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Egypt Independent June 5, 2025

Twelve halls in the GEM display artifacts from prehistoric times to Roman era

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) witnessed an influx of visitors from around the world over the past few days, following the trial operation of 12 exhibition halls showcasing artifacts from prehistoric times to the Roman era. For the first time, modern display methods have been implemented in these halls alongside the exhibition of never-before-seen artifacts. …

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Egypt Independent November 1, 2024

Italian mafias, Orbassano mansion, and stolen ancient artifacts

The clandestine world of art smuggling is a shadowy realm where history’s treasures are traded like contraband. Recent revelations have

Weekly Blitz August 23, 2024

787 Egyptian artifacts to be displayed in China for one year

The Shanghai Museum in China will host 787 Egyptian artifacts in a massive exhibition taking place from July 2024 to August 2025. The Egyptian Cabinet approved on Thursday, the holding of an exhibition entitled “The Top of the Pyramid.. Ancient Egyptian Civilization” at the Shanghai Museum in China. The Cabinet’s Media Center stated that the …

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Egypt Independent February 9, 2024

War on Gaza: Israel’s antiquities director displays stolen artefacts in parliament

War on Gaza: Israel’s antiquities director displays stolen artefacts in parliament Head of Antiquities Authorities removes Instagram posts following backlash,

Middle East Eye January 24, 2024

Photos: Artifacts, ruins from Byzantine and Late Period discovered in Assiut

The Egyptian archaeological mission operating in the Mir antiquities area in the city of al-Qusia, Assiut Governorate, discovered parts of some buildings dating back to the Byzantine era and several graves from the Late Period, the Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri announced. The discovery showed the importance of the site …

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Egypt Independent May 8, 2023