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Egypt's Colossi of Memnon Restored After 3,000 Years

After a 20-year restoration, Egypt unveils the resurrected Colossi of Memnon, monumental statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, damaged by an earthquake over three millennia ago. Discover the history.

Libya's National Museum Reopens After 14-Year Closure

The National Museum of Libya in Tripoli has reopened with a lavish ceremony after 14 years of civil war closure. Hopes are high it can foster unity, but deep political and economic divisions remain.

Cairo tourism plummets as visitor numbers crash

Egypt's tourism industry faces unprecedented challenges as visitor numbers to Cairo's iconic attractions, including the Pyramids and King Tutankhamun's treasures, show dramatic decline according to recent statistics.

Aztec Artefacts Found in Minneapolis Target Store

A Minneapolis Target store was abruptly evacuated after employees discovered what appeared to be pre-Columbian Mexican artefacts in a staff break room, sparking a major police response and archaeological investigation.

UN probes torture claims against poet in Lebanon

The United Nations has launched an urgent investigation into the alleged torture of Egyptian-Turkish poet Galal El-Behairy during his detention in Lebanon, raising serious human rights concerns.

Egypt's £1bn Grand Museum opens after 20-year build

After 20 years of construction and a £1 billion investment, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public, becoming the world's largest archaeological museum and new crown jewel of Egypt's cultural heritage.

Grand Egyptian Museum announces long-awaited opening date

After 22 years of anticipation and delays, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open its doors, promising to become the world's largest archaeological museum and home to Tutankhamun's complete treasures.

Egypt demands Louvre return ancient artefacts

Egypt's antiquities authority launches formal campaign for the return of prized artefacts from the Louvre Museum, escalating global debate about cultural heritage repatriation.

Brit jailed for 2 years in Egypt over vape pen

Bella Culley, 21, from Nottinghamshire, faces a two-year Egyptian prison sentence after being caught with a THC vape pen on a flight to Hurghada. The university student's dream holiday turned into a nightmare following the discovery during transit in Cair

Egypt find may confirm Biblical Moses story

Groundbreaking archaeological find in Egypt's Nile Delta provides compelling evidence supporting the Biblical narrative of Moses and the Israelite exodus, rewriting ancient history.

Carragher: Time for Salah to leave Liverpool

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher delivers explosive analysis on Mohamed Salah's future, warning the Egyptian king's time at Anfield should end this summer amid tensions with new boss Arne Slot.

Tutankhamun's tomb damaged by climate change

Exclusive: Alarming new damage discovered in King Tut's burial chamber in Luxor's Valley of the Kings, with experts warning of irreversible harm to ancient treasures from humidity and tourism.

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