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The tombs, discovered in the Qubbet el-Hawa site, were complete with shafts and burial chambers. A group of rock-cut tombs dating back to the Old Kingdom were discovered by a team of archaeologists
Egypt has appointed a new defense minister as part of a Cabinet reshuffle. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi oversaw the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday.
An exhibition of 3,000-year-old artefacts at Battersea power station gives Egypt’s most ambitious, self-aggrandising pharaoh a chance to emerge from Tutankhamun’s shadow
Egypt unlocked about $2.3 billion in loans after clearing reviews of an International Monetary Fund program that was expanded in 2024, a boost for a country whose currency and bonds have felt jitters over the prospect of a US-Iran war.
The Grand Egyptian Museum has taken 30 years to become a reality, but finally opened its doors, with an equally grand opening ceremony.
A researcher claims the Great Pyramids may predate ancient Egypt and could be the work of a lost civilization with advanced engineering.
CAIRO, March 4 (Reuters) - Egypt's petroleum ministry denied any connection with a Russian gas tanker that sank in the Mediterranean on Wednesday. The Egyptian petroleum ministry said in a statement the tanker was not bound for any of Egypt's ports and that it was not listed under supply or liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo contracts to the country.
Egyptian head coach Hossam Hassan is keeping a close eye on several young talents as he gears up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Among them, Tebo Gabriel—currently playing with the youth squads at Mainz in Germany—stands out as a particular focus of attention.
Viking, Avalon Waterways and Tauck have suspended operations in Egypt and Jordan, including Nile cruises, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Viking currently has 12 ships sailing on the Nile River and has made the decision to cancel departures of Egypt itineraries until the end of March.