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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.

Lockerbie Bombing Suspect Set for Libyan Release

Key Lockerbie bombing suspect Abdullah al-Senussi faces release from a Libyan prison on health grounds, sparking outrage from victims' families and complicating UK-US investigations.

Ancient Roman statues stolen from Syria's museum

Investigators reveal a lone individual, not a gang, stole Roman-era statues from Syria's National Museum in Damascus, dealing a blow to the nation's post-war cultural recovery.

Roman statues stolen from Syria's National Museum

Ancient Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum in suspected individual theft. Investigation underway as Syria rebuilds after civil war. Read the latest developments.

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.

Roman village discovered near Egypt's pyramids

Archaeologists make stunning discovery of complete Roman-era settlement near Giza plateau, rewriting history of the iconic pyramids site

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.

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.

Louvre Museum Heist: Priceless Antiquities Stolen in Paris

In a stunning security breach, thieves have stolen priceless gold and gem-encrusted antiquities from the Louvre's Islamic art department, leaving French authorities scrambling.

Louvre Museum Robbery: Precious Antiquities Stolen in Paris Heist

In a brazen overnight robbery, thieves breached the world-renowned Louvre Museum in Paris, making off with several priceless archaeological treasures while exposing serious security vulnerabilities.

Strange Antiquities: A Chilling Horror Game Masterpiece

Discover why Peter Hoskin's review calls this indie horror game a masterpiece of psychological terror and unsettling gameplay that redefines the genre.

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.

A remarkable collection of ancient artefacts, including Roman oil lamps and Greek pottery dating back 2,000 years, has been uncovered in a Canadian thrift store, leaving archaeologists stunned by their unexpected journey.

09/10/2025 14:03

Archaeologists make stunning discovery of previously unknown pharaonic tomb in Saqqara necropolis, revealing secrets from Egypt's Fifth Dynasty.

09/10/2025 05:05

A spectacular medieval brooch, declared treasure and dating back 700 years, has been discovered by a metal detectorist in a farmer's field near Dorchester.

23/09/2025 14:03

Groundbreaking translation of a 2,600-year-old papyrus fragment provides the oldest-known extra-Biblical reference to Jerusalem, offering stunning archaeological support for the historical accuracy of the Old Testament.

15/09/2025 20:33

A seasoned UK metal detectorist reveals the astonishing treasures unearthed from British soil, from a 500-year-old gold ring to a live WWII bomb, sharing the thrill and danger of the hunt.

15/09/2025 06:13

Ancient Gaza Treasures Rescued Hours Before Storehouse Destroyed

In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, Palestinian archaeologists and volunteers successfully evacuated priceless antiquities from a Gaza City storehouse, saving them from destruction just hours before the building was levelled by an Israeli airstrike.

Libyan Coastguard Machine-Guns Migrant Rescue Ship

Exclusive video reveals the moment a Libyan coastguard vessel allegedly machine-gunned a migrant rescue ship operated by SOS Méditerranée. The harrowing incident occurred as the Ocean Viking attempted to aid a distressed rubber dinghy in international wat

Libyan migrant arrested after UK knife attack

A 24-year-old Libyan migrant, who recently arrived in Britain via a small boat, has been arrested after a knife attack left three people injured. The shocking incident has raised further concerns over immigration and border security.

Buddha statue with hidden jewels sells for millions

A 15th-century Buddha statue, concealing precious jewels inside, has sold for a staggering sum at a Sotheby's auction, highlighting the growing demand for Asian antiquities.