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Articles of the author Ayman Barayez
Islamic gold coin uncovered in Abuqir Bay in Alexandria
During underwater excavation work at Abuqir Bay in Alexandria, an Egyptian-French mission uncovered a gold coin from the Islamic period. According to Ihab Fahmy, head of the Central Department for Underwater Antiquities, the coin is carved in pure (...)

24 - 06 - 2018
In Photos: Miss Universe 'tours like an Egyptian' in Giza Pyramids visit
The 2017 Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere 'toured like an Egyptian' during her visit on Wednesday to the historic Giza Plateau, riding camels and posing for pictures. In images released by Al-Ahram Arabic news website, the French beauty queen (...)

25 - 10 - 2017
The Restoration of 1000 wooden piece of Tutankhamen's Antiquities
The Minister of Antiquities, Mamdouh Eldamaty made Tuesday a full plan to restore 1000 wooden pieces of antiquities belonging to Tutankhamen era. The Supervisor General of the Grand Egyptian Museum, Tarek Tewfik said: "For the first time, the (...)

30 - 12 - 2015
20 Horse and buggy procession at Qasr Al-Nil Bridge
Tourism Development Authority organized Saturday a procession entitled "Egypt is beautiful" at Qasr Al-Nil Bridge attended by 20 Horse and buggy boarded by children, women, and young people. The procession started from the front of the Cairo Tower (...)

27 - 12 - 2015
Mahlab attends Hegazi`s funeral at Omar Makram mosque
Prime Minister, Ibrahim Mahlab attended Wednesday the funeral of former Prime Minister, Abdul Aziz Hegazi at Omar Makram mosque. Former minister of Youth and sports, Ali Eddin Hilal, former minister of Education, Mahmoud Aboul-Nasr, former (...)

25 - 12 - 2015
Nahdat Masr honors Al-Baz after a year of his death
Nahdat Masr printing house hosted Wednesday the book signing of, "Osama Al-Baz`s life journey", who died a one year ago, which is written by Hani Khalaf. This book contains Al-Baz's diplomatic life and intelligence. And it highlights his humility (...)

25 - 12 - 2015
Authorities seize smuggled antiques debentures
Antiques authorities have seized antiques debentures belonging to the Central Bank at Salah Salem road, before the suspects could smuggle them abroad. Assistant Minister of Interior for Antiquities and Tourism Police, Momtaz Fathy directed (...)

24 - 12 - 2015
Authorities deport Asian tourist for inciting violence
Police have apprehended Monday evening an Asian tourist for inciting violence at the Egyptian Museum. The head of the investigation unit of the Egyptian Museum, Colonel Mohamed Shawky has arrested an Asian tourist while taking pictures of the (...)

23 - 12 - 2015
Sharm El-Sheikh attracts thousands of tourists during Christmas
An official source at the Ministry of Tourism, who asked to remain anonymous, announced that all hotel rooms with a view of the beaches of Sharm El-Sheikh are booked by tourists during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The source added that (...)

19 - 12 - 2015
Restoration of Sphinx statue of alabaster at Meet Raheena
A team of restoration specialists at Giza conducts the first restoration and maintenance process of the Sphinx statue at Meet Raheena museum, under the supervision of archaeologist Gharib Sonbol. The statue weighs about 30 tons and metal scaffolding (...)

19 - 12 - 2015
Sofitel hotel celebrates anniversary of the first Dalida concert in Paris
Regional director of the Middle East Sofitel Hotels, Larent Ptorne hosted Wednesday a ceremony at the Opera Hall of Sofitel Hotel El-Gezirah, to honor Dalida after 50 years on her first concert in Paris. Artists Lana and Walaa accompanied by a team (...)

17 - 12 - 2015
Omar Al Sharif shines on Cairo's Nile after spending two years abroad
The legendry actor Omar Al-Sharif spent Monday two hours at Four Seasons Nile Plaza, after receiving treatment abroad at Paris that lasted for two years. Al-Sharif met his archeologist friend Zahy Howas and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, (...)

15 - 12 - 2015
US archaeologist examines animal fossils from Ancient Egypt
American archaeologist Mark Lehner examined the fossilized remains of a maritime animal on a stone block used by the ancient Egyptians to construct the outer walls of the tomb of Emery, who was the Chief of priests of King Khufu. Lehner said that (...)

11 - 12 - 2015
Bomb squad diffuses a bomb in downtown Cairo, no caualities reported
A Bomb squad officer diffused a bomb Thursday in Ramsis street, downtown Cairo, after receiving reports over a suspicious pack in front of oriental music institute, neatly hidden underneath a parked car. Bomb Squad officers were deployed to the (...)

22 - 01 - 2015
Egyptian authorities reject requests to climb the Pyramids
Egyptian authorities rejected several requests from Egyptian and foreigner adventurers to climb The Great Pyramids of Giza in order to protect the Pyramids stones and adventurers' lives. Also, the authorities demanded people to respect the (...)

19 - 01 - 2015
Japanese PM's wife visits the Pyramids
The wife of Japanese PM, Akie Abe visited Saturday the Pyramids of Giza, as part of PM Shinzō Abe's visit to Cairo. Akie was accompanied by Egypt's minister of Industry and Trade, Mounir Fakhry's wife on a tour guided by Chief Tour Leader, (...)

17 - 01 - 2015
Saqr new exhibition "Pinion" opens in Zamalek
Head of the Ministry of Culture's Fine Arts sector, Ahmed Abdel Ghani inaugurated Friday artist Maysoon Saqr's art exhibition at El Gezirah Center for Arts in Zamalek. The exhibition entitled "Pinion" presents 70 paintings in black and white as well (...)

16 - 01 - 2015
Argentinian dance festival at Cairo Opera House
Argentinian dance troupe, Abreu Tango , led by Sebastian Ovindano, hosted Wednesday a dance show entitled "life and feelings", on the big stage of Cairo Opera House. Five musicians and 10 Tango dancers from Argentina and Cuba performed in the (...)

15 - 01 - 2015
Committee charged with examining great pyramid makes recommendations
A committee assigned by Antiquities minister Mamdouh El-damaty, has examined the Great Pyramid of Giza, as well as the surrounding area and the lighting system. After the examination, the committee has issued a several recommendations including the (...)

13 - 01 - 2015
Japanese high-level delegation visits Giza pyramids
Japanese delegation of senior government and embassy officials visited Egypt Monday to coordinate with their counterparts on the preparations of welcoming the Japanese Prime Minister to Giza pyramids. The Japanese delegation visited Giza pyramids (...)

12 - 01 - 2015
AUC's library opens an exhibition for World War II photographs
American University in Cairo's (AUC) library opened an exhibition for World War II photographs. During the exhibition, the library reviewed a book by Jill Edwards entitled "El-Alamein and the struggle for North Africa", which includes information (...)

11 - 01 - 2015
The discovery of King Khufu causeway
A committee headed by the Central Administration of Giza and Cairo Antiquities head, Kamal Wahid examined Saturday the house of the charlatan, Nagy Aly who has surreptitiously excavated under his estate at a depth of 10 meters. The results of the (...)

03 - 01 - 2015
Egyptian charlatan finds secret passage leading to Giza Pyramids
An Egyptian charlatan named Nagy Ali living in Harraneya district near the pyramid of Khufu in Giza found a secret stony passage leading to the Great Pyramid. Colonel Walid el-Sharkawy, Head of Detectives of Giza Antiquities, said that the charlatan (...)

01 - 01 - 2015
Royal comedown
During his inspection tour around the royal rest house of King Farouk at the Giza zoo, Minister of Agriculture Ayman Abu Hadid realised that the original furniture of the king's bedroom was missing and replaced with classic pieces bought from Omar (...)

10 - 09 - 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Egypt's Giza Zoo empty on Eid, strewn with rubbish
Giza zoo, the oldest in Africa and the biggest in the Middle East, failed to attract its usual surge of visitors on the first day of Eid Al-Fitr, despite being a popular destination during public holidays. During last April's Easter celebrations the (...)

20 - 08 - 2012
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