Fox News Ancient 4,500-year-old boat discovered in Egypt Archaeologists from the Charles University in Prague have unearthed a 4,500-year-old 59-foot boat at a site in Egypt. While working at the site of the Abusir necropolis near Cairo the archaeologists discovered 4,500-year-old wooden planks that formed part of the boat. The boat's size, alongside additional clues such as a bowl bearing the name of king Huni of the Third Dynasty, indicate the owner's close ties with the pharaoh of that time, according to the team. Read More: http://www.foxnews.com/science/2016/02/02/ancient-4500-year-old-boat-discovered-in-egypt.html Radio Free Europe Egypt To Buy Russian Jets In Deal That May Revive Tourism n Egyptian airline plans to buy up to 10 Russian-made jets in a deal with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft that could also involve the creation of a tour agency to restore flights between the two countries. All Russian flights to Egypt were suspended after a bomb brought down a Russian airliner over the Sinai Peninsula on October 31, killing 224 tourists onboard. Privately owned Egyptian Leisure Airlines will purchase four SSJ-100 jets with an option for six more as part of a memorandum of understanding signed on February 2, Russian and Egyptian officials said. Read More: http://www.rferl.org/content/egypt-buy-russia-sukhoi-jets-deal-may-revive-tourism-after-bombing/27529173.html
