Egypt uncovers 18 ancient tombs at Marina El Alamein archaeological site
An Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Marina El Alamein Archaeological Site on Egypt’s northwestern Mediterranean coast has uncovered 18 ancient tombs, together with a collection of sarcophagi, surface burials and archaeological artefacts, offering new insights into the history and
Egypt eyes higher Italian tourist arrivals through partnerships with tour operators, airlines
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, held a series of high-level meetings with leading Italian tour operators and airline executives during his official visit to Rome and Milan, aiming to strengthen cooperation and increase tourist arrivals from the
New Jabal Al-Tayr discovery reshapes understanding of early Egyptian funerary architecture
An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities has uncovered two tombs dating back to Egypt’s Early Dynastic Period, along with several burials from the Predynastic and Late Periods, during excavation works at the Jabal Al-Tayr site in
Egypt uncovers first near-complete funerary assemblage at Panhesy Tomb in Ancient Heliopolis
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced a major archaeological discovery at the Panhesy Tomb site in the Matariya district of Ain Shams, unveiling new evidence of funerary practices and daily life in the ancient necropolis of Heliopolis across
Egypt’s inbound tourism climbs 15.6% in Q1 2026: Minister
Egypt recorded a 15.6% increase in inbound tourist arrivals during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy. The announcement followed Fathy’s visit to New York,
Egypt courts German tour operators with strategic push to boost inbound tourism
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy held talks with Albin Loidl, President of the German Travel Association (DRV), alongside senior DRV official Volker Adams and a delegation of leading German tour operator executives, during a meeting at the Giza
Egypt unveils rare Roman-era tomb in Minya, illuminating ancient burial rituals
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced a major archaeological discovery at the historic site of El-Bahnasa in Minya, offering new insights into funerary traditions during the Greek and Roman periods. The find was made by a Spanish mission
Egypt declares Grand Egyptian Museum carbon neutral in landmark green move
Egypt has declared the Grand Egyptian Museum carbon neutral, marking the first time carbon footprint accounting has been applied to a national mega project, officials said on Sunday—an important milestone in the country’s push toward green development. Acting Minister of
Egypt unveils restored colossal statues of King Amenhotep III at Luxor mortuary temple
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy presided over the unveiling of two colossal alabaster statues of King Amenhotep III at his mortuary temple on Luxor’s West Bank, following an extensive restoration and reinstallation effort that returned the monuments
Egypt forms joint taskforce to shape new tourism investment plan
Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met on Sunday with Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, and Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities at the New Administrative Capital to discuss mechanisms for strengthening investment