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Archaeologists unearth more than 40,000 pieces of pottery that ancient Egyptians used like scrap paper

Researchers in Egypt have discovered a massive trove of what amount to ancient notepads. The 43,000 ostraca—sherds of broken ...

Egypt Tour Boom: Memphis Tours Leads as History Lovers’ Preferred Provider, Announces Expansion

Egypt's tourism sector breaks records in 2025, and Memphis Tours steps up with new packages, expert guides, and a wider ...

Egypt backs Saudi Arabia as Sisi condemns Iran attacks on Gulf states

In the meeting, the leaders discussed the challenges facing the region amid the current clashes with Iran.

Archaeologists Were Digging in an Egyptian Necropolis—And Found 3,000-Year Old Sarcophagi

The sarcophagi inhabitants’ actual names are unknown, but these “chantresses of Amun” served a god whose cult ran strong even ...
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Pharaonic Glory Returns in Egypt as Ramesses III Gate at Karnak Is Restored

Restoration of Ramesses III’s gate at Karnak and a newly found Roman-era stela reveal centuries of rebuilding at Egypt’s ...

Many in Egypt struggle as the costs of a distant war drive up prices in local markets

Rising energy costs caused by the Iran war have forced Egypt to hike fuel and cooking gas prices, hitting the country's ...