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Expansive New Kingdom tomb unveiled in Egypt’s Luxor
Archaeologists on Thursday unveiled an unusually large tomb on Luxor’s west bank dated to ancient Egypt’s 18th dynasty. The ... Art and culture -
Ancient Egyptian temples: Historic monuments or wedding halls?
In October, two wedding parties were held at two of Egypt’s most renowned ancient landmarks, the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor and the Philae ... Features -
S. African tourist killed in Egypt balloon crash, 12 injured
A South African tourist was killed and 12 other people were injured when a hot air balloon crashed near Egypt's ancient city of Luxor on Friday, a ... North Africa -
Archaeologists discover two ancient tombs in Egypt’s Luxor
Egypt on Saturday announced the discovery of two small ancient tombs in the southern city Luxor dating back some 3,500 years and hoped it will help ... Travel and Tourism -
Fragmented statues of lion goddess found in Egypt
An Egyptian-European mission has discovered 27 fragmented statues of the lion-headed goddess Sekhmet across the Nile from Egypt’s southern city ... Art and culture -
Egypt announces discovery of 3,500-year-old tomb in Luxor
Egypt has announced the discovery in the southern city of Luxor of a pharaonic tomb belonging to a royal goldsmith who lived more than 3,500 years ago ... Art and culture -
Policeman killed in clash with terrorists in Egypt
An Egyptian policeman was killed on Tuesday in a clash with suspected terrorists in the southern province of Qena, security sources said. ... Middle East -
Six mummies discovered in ancient tomb near Egypt’s Luxor
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered six mummies, colorful wooden coffins and more than 1,000 funerary statues in a 3,500-year-old tomb near the ... Variety -
Ballooning over the sky of Luxor
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More analysis needed on King Tut ‘hidden chamber’: Egypt minister
Further analysis is needed of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun to determine if the resting place also contains the remains of legendary beauty Queen ... Variety -
Egypt arrests nine policemen over death in custody
The arrests took place after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned that police officers found guilty of mistakes would be punished Middle East -
Egypt panel approves using radar to find Nefertiti tomb
British archaeologist Nicholas Reeves said that her tomb could be in a secret chamber adjoining Tutankhamun’s tomb Variety -
Egypt pins hopes on wounded suspect in Luxor attack probe
Egyptian police were closely monitoring the condition of the third assailant in a foiled suicide attack on Luxor's Karnak temple Middle East -
Why the silent reaction to Egypt’s Luxor blast?
The absence of sympathy for Egypt and the lack of public outcry boils down to how Egypt presents itself to the international community Middle East -
Egypt tourist sites on alert after attacks
Government raises security after two attacks in eight days on top destinations Perspective -
A close call in Luxor, but this is not the first time
My first thought when I heard about this week’s jihadist attack on tourists at temple sites in Luxor was the infamous Luxor massacre in Nov. 1997 Middle East -
Egypt suicide bomber targets Luxor temple
The attack was the first to target world-famous attractions in Luxor since November 1997 Africa -
Briton murdered in Egypt’s temple city of Luxor
The 61-year-old Briton was found in a garbage bag on a road leading to Luxor airport, police said Middle East -
Egypt honors mother who dressed as man for 43 years to provide for family
The 64-year-old Abu Daooh lost her husband while she was pregnant and after giving birth, she found herself without an income Features -
U.S. archaeologists discover 18th dynasty tomb in Egypt
The ministry said the tomb probably dates to the New Kingdom’s 18th Dynasty (1543–1292 BC) Art and culture -
Egypt unveils renovated Tutankhamun gallery
The gallery houses treasures that were found intact in 1922 along with the mummy of the 19-year-old boy king in the temple city of Luxor Travel and Tourism -
Tomb of Pharaonic queen found in Egypt
Inside the tomb, archaeologists found fragments from 20 funerary statues on which was inscribed the name Karomama Art and culture -
Ancient Pharaonic tomb unearthed in Egypt
One tomb dating back to the same period was discovered in the area five years ago Art and culture -
Statue of pharaoh’s daughter unearthed in Egypt
The statue was discovered on the western bank of the Nile, in the southern city of Luxor Art and culture -
Hope glimmers for demoralized Egyptian tourist industry
Morale in Egypt’s tourism industry is at rock bottom; a summer of bloodshed has frightened away all but the bravest foreign visitors from Cairo ... Travel and Tourism -
MiG-21 crash in southern Egypt kills 1 villager
A Soviet-made MiG-21 fighter jet belonging to the Egyptian air force crashed Sunday while on a training mission near the southern ancient city of ... Middle East -
Fake pharaoh: Tutankhamun replica to safeguard original tomb
A precise replica of Egypt’s tomb of Tutankhamun is due to be installed near the original in December this year, reported UK-based newspaper the ... Variety -
Islamist Egyptian governor of Luxor resigns
Egypt’s new governor of Luxor province, Adel el-Khayat, announced his resignation on Sunday, following violent protests against his appointment. ... Middle East -
Appointment of Luxor governor threatens Egypt tourism
Egypt’s Federation of Tourism Chambers has threatened mass resignations in protest against the appointment of a member of the political arm of a ... Features
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