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Egyptian officials scramble to recover ancient painting stolen from 'cursed' tomb amid recent thefts

October 17, 2025

Egyptian officials scramble to recover ancient painting stolen from 'cursed' tomb amid recent thefts

An ancient limestone relief depicting Egyptian seasons was stolen from a 2,300 B.C. tomb at Saqqara near Cairo, adding to recent artifact theft cases in Egypt.

Tourism safety fears rise after museum thief steals pharaoh's priceless bracelet: 4 things to know

October 6, 2025

Tourism safety fears rise after museum thief steals pharaoh's priceless bracelet: 4 things to know

Security experts share essential safety tips for Egypt tourists following recent museum theft, warning of pickpocketing, scams and aggressive vendors in Cairo.

Museum's ancient bracelet theft joins list of other priceless artifacts stolen and destroyed worldwide

October 1, 2025

Museum's ancient bracelet theft joins list of other priceless artifacts stolen and destroyed worldwide

A priceless bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Usermaatre Amenemope was recently stolen from Cairo's Egyptian Museum and melted down by thieves for $4,000, echoing similar thefts over time.

Archaeologists find ancient harbor swallowed by the sea near Cleopatra's temple

September 26, 2025

Archaeologists find ancient harbor swallowed by the sea near Cleopatra's temple

Archaeologists in Egypt found a hidden harbor at the Temple of Taposiris Magna, a site tied to Cleopatra. Inside, they found ancient anchors and amphorae dating to the Ptolemaic period.

Archaeologists unearth ancient workshop 'rich with secrets' in Egyptian region tied to Moses, Exodus

September 25, 2025

Archaeologists unearth ancient workshop 'rich with secrets' in Egyptian region tied to Moses, Exodus

Archaeologists recently discovered an ancient copper smelting workshop in Egypt's Sinai region, the biblical land connected to Moses and the Book of Exodus.

Legendary pharaoh's gold bracelet stolen from popular museum was sold and melted down, officials say

September 20, 2025

Legendary pharaoh's gold bracelet stolen from popular museum was sold and melted down, officials say

Egyptian officials solved the theft case regarding Pharaoh Amenemope's 3,000-year-old bracelet, which was recently taken from the Egyptian Museum's restoration laboratory in Cairo.

Religious leaders oppose construction of mega resort at sacred holy site

September 9, 2025

Religious leaders oppose construction of mega resort at sacred holy site

Egypt plans to build a mega resort at Mount Sinai, the biblical site where Moses received the Ten Commandments, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ancient Egyptian party-town building and relics pulled out in ocean discovery

September 5, 2025

Ancient Egyptian party-town building and relics pulled out in ocean discovery

Archaeologists discovered ancient docks and artifacts from a submerged 2,000-year-old city believed to be an extension of Canopus in Alexandria, Egypt.

'Remarkable' ancient sun hat, possibly worn by Roman soldier, unveiled for first time

September 3, 2025

'Remarkable' ancient sun hat, possibly worn by Roman soldier, unveiled for first time

The Bolton Museum recently unveiled what experts call the world's best-preserved ancient Egyptian sun hat. It's believed to have been worn by a Roman soldier.

Archaeologists find 1,600-year-old churches and mural of Jesus in Egyptian desert settlement

August 31, 2025

Archaeologists find 1,600-year-old churches and mural of Jesus in Egyptian desert settlement

Archaeologists recently discovered two churches at Kharga Oasis in Egypt's Western Desert, providing rare evidence of Christianity's rise during the Coptic period.