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Ancient Egyptian tomb filled with mummies unearthed in Aswan
Out of expected 300 tombs in area, Egyptian archaeologists found 25 tombs over past four years, says mission head
Ministry of Culture mourns Bachir El-Sebaie
After a long journey of enriching the cultural scene in Egypt with his translations and chronicles, historian and translator Bachir El-Sebaie passed away on Sunday at the age of 75. The ministry of culture mourned on Monday the veteran historian, stating that he was one of the literature and translation pillars in the country. In …
Figurative Encounters: Exhibition Haphazardly Crosses Space, Time
Born in 1911, Egyptian national artist Salah Taher has lived through many important periods of world history and modern Egyptian milestones. Among many impressive years of work and created collections, Taher is well known for his ‘tribal communities’ series, where the artist masterfully and romantically combined human figurative outlines with the layered and flowing fabric …
The main differences between Catholics and Protestants
Beyond chocolate: The egg in art and design
Made in Germany, heard in Spain: The Leon cathedral organ connection
Featuring Egypt’s rightful place under the Sun
Shiha’s signature style is skilful combination of painting, sculptural technique, using material such as engravings, rocks, human figurines
First Egyptian integrated dance show spotlights charm of dancing with disability
When you have any sort of injury, you are forced to listen to your body, which is reflected in your art productions, says choreographer
Seventh Ika Dolly cultural festival: bringing Nubia’s almost forgotten glory to the Capital
“Music is a language without words, we were betting on the rhythms and the music-as always-to break all boundaries and present the beauty of our culture and the happiness it brings,” says organiser
Egypt’s first heavy metal band returns to Cairo after 6 years of absence
“We are in a sexist society that labelled the genre as macho, and I believe women conform to that standard as they believe it would not make them sexy enough” says lead singer
Looking back at Egypt’s 10th Creative Industry Summit
Industry no longer one-way, it is two-way where customer is in charge, leads conversation, says founder
The Germans' annual obsession with asparagus
Opinion: An anti-Semite in the Chancellery? Emil Nolde must go!
Why Merkel had an expressionist's works removed from the Chancellery
Egypt’s last days of mandarin season
As winter bids farewell to Egypt, leaving the space to spring, the Egyptians let go of one of their most favourite winter fruits, which is mandarin. The orange-lookalike fruit is considered one of the closest fruits to Egyptians’ hearts which almost all people anticipate its arrival. Cultivated locally, mandarin is considered one of the top …
Climbing out of darkness: initiative supports visually impaired to climb mountains
After reaching furthest planned stop, one of participants insisted to climb over 20 more metres, says organiser
Cycling for commemorating Gandhi’s life principles
Event is one of cultural series held by Indian embassy to spread late activist’s ethics
Ptolemaic-era tomb of nobleman, his musician wife, accidentally unearthed in Sohag
Extraordinary colours, inscriptions, found on tomb’s walls
Donna Leon: 'I admire countries that have remained sane'
Cairo’s flower exhibition colours grey city
With vibrant colours and fresh breeze full of perfumed scents, the Flower Exhibition kicked off a few days ago, invading the pungent smoky weather of Greater Cairo and declaring the start of spring. Inside one of Giza’s most mesmerizing gardens, Orman, the fascination of blossoms took over visitors’ souls taking them into a trip …
Two mummies accidentally discovered in Menoufiya
Unearthed mummy was covering another one beneath it in sarcophagus
Egypt’s Invisible Map reveals country’s unspotted gems
Project aims to inform tourists on Egypt’s eco-friendly places, activities, required budget
Bottle Shock: Thailand's Unlikely Emergence as a Wine Destination
Ramses II’s palace discovered near his temple in Sohag
Among the rarest discovered elements were stones used for establishing temple, says mission’s head
Nadine Labaki to head Un Certain Regard Jury
Lebanese director Nadine Labaki has been appointed as the president of the Un Certain Regard Jury at the Cannes International Film Festival, in its 2019 edition. Nadine Labaki’s three feature films catapulted her to international fame, from the Cannes’ red carpet to the Oscars ceremony a few months ago. The director, actress and screenwriter’s career …
Ancient port used for transferring bricks, rocks discovered in Aswan
The Ministry of Antiquities announced on Tuesday the discovery of the main port in Aswan which was used to transfer giant rocks and bricks used in building temples across the Nile. The discovery was unearthed by an Egyptian mission working in Gebel El-Silsila’s archaeological area. The announcement came a day after the Minister of Antiquities, …
Eighth D-CAF kicks off with women-dominated art performances
Festival distributed around 2,000 tickets for street children, refugees, people with disabilities
Thousands of visitors line up to explore Tutankhamun’s life
Anticipation, thrill, life, and excitement took over the long lines of people waiting to get inside the Grande Halle de La Villette’s gates in France to explore the world of Egypt’s young pharaoh through his displayed belongings. Over 5,000 visitors lined during at the first two days of Tutankhamun’s exhibition which kicked off on Saturday …
Two smuggled statues retrieved from Switzerland
Relics depict Horus as falcon, Tadibast III as cat
AUC features Dame Minouche Shafik as acclaimed guest speaker at Nadia Younes’ annual Memorial Lecture
Egyptian economy could be 60% larger if gender equality in labour market is achieved, says Shafik