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              Archaeology

              All the latest news and stories on archaeology

              The archaeological site of Makthar, in central-western Tunisia. The birth of a city called Makthar dates back to the fourth century BC. AFP
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              The ancient city of Maktar in Tunisia - in pictures

              MENAOctober 01, 2022
              The archaeological site of Maktar, ancient Mactaris, in central-western Tunisia. The birth of a city called Makthar dates back to the 4th century BC with the Numidian kings. All photos: AFP
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              The ancient city of Maktar in Tunisia - in pictures

              September 30, 2022
              The pink granite sarcophagus belonging to a high-ranking government official during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II (1279–1213 BC). AFP

              Egypt finds sarcophagus of prominent 19th dynasty statesman

              EgyptSeptember 20, 2022
              Experts say the mosaic is one of Gaza's greatest archaeological treasures. AP
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              Farmer discovers ancient mosaic floor in Gaza - in pictures

              September 16, 2022
              An ushabti statue was returned from Belgium on September 11. Photo: Egypt's Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities

              Two ancient Egyptian statues repatriated from Belgium

              EgyptSeptember 12, 2022
              Islamic fort SHP200 viewed from south to north from the perimetre wall. Photo: Julian Jansen Vanrensburg
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              A mysterious Arabian island gives up one of its secrets

              WeekendSeptember 09, 2022
              The team taking part in the project to map artefacts. From the left: Mohamed Salama, Abdullah Salamah, Abdulelah Khalaf, Chiara Zazzaro, Waleed Badr, Mahdi Alqharni, Emad Khalil, Amar Abdulkarim, Romolo Loreto, Mohamed Khedr, Marwan Mohammed. Photo: Umluj Project

              Meet the team who unearthed artefacts from sunken Red Sea ship

              GulfSeptember 09, 2022
              Carved sculptures of a donkey facing the partial head of a camel at the site of an archaeological discovery about 8 kilometres north of the city of Sakaka in Saudi Arabia's Jawf province. AFP
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              Life-size camel engravings in Saudi Arabia reveal artistic tradition of one community

              GulfSeptember 09, 2022
              A local man closes an antique arab wooden door of a residence frequented by tourists in the narrow streets of Old Town popularly known for its old history and an old fort, in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, on 17 February 2022 (Issued on 07 March 2022). The historians of Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous archipelago of Tanzania, are rushing against time as they want to prevent the buildings in Zanzibar City’s Old Town, which is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, built in the 19th century, from collapsing, exhausted by the passing of the years. Tourism, the most important industry in Zanzibar it produces around 30% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is transforming the archipelago the hotels and the workers that depend on this sector are multiplying. It is estimated that around half a million people visited Zanzibar every year before the coronavirus pandemic. EPA / Daniel Irungu
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              UAE-led project makes groundbreaking discovery in Zanzibar's Stone Town

              HeritageSeptember 01, 2022
              Researchers tested samples from ceramics discovered at the Hili 8 site in Al Ain and found traces of animal fat and plants on the objects. Photo: S. Cleuziou and the French Archaeological Mission to Abu Dhabi
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              Findings from Hili archaeological site in Al Ain - in pictures

              August 19, 2022
              TRSDC partners with Ministry of Culture to deliver KSA’s first underwater archaeological excavation. The Red Sea Development Company

              Secrets of the deep: Saudi drive to uncover ancient Red Sea heritage

              GulfAugust 18, 2022
              The deputy director of the British Museum has called for a 'Parthenon partnership' with Greece which could mean the Elgin Marbles are returned on loan to Athens after more than 200 years in London. PA

              British Museum finally ready to discuss return of Elgin Marbles to Greece

              UKAugust 01, 2022
              A recently discovered skeleton of a Gorgosaurus on display before auction by Sotheby's in New York City. Reuters
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              Gorgosaurus skeleton fetches more than $6m at auction

              USJuly 28, 2022
              The lost, sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion in Egypt, and Turkey's Gobekli Tepe settlement, which is up to 12,000 years old, are among the archaeological discoveries that remain a mystery. Photo: Christoph Gerigk © Franck Goddio / Hilti Foundation; EPA-EFE / Erdem Sahim
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              Ten archaeological mysteries, from Super-Henge to the 2,000-year-old computer

              Arts & CultureJuly 18, 2022
              A study shows that people living at a site called Kalba 4 in present-day Sharjah exchanged copper for Mesopotamian ceramic vessels that may have contained fragrant oils or other valuable liquids. Photo: Daniel Eddisford

              New artefacts offer glimpse into UAE life more than 4,000 years ago

              HeritageJuly 04, 2022
              French artist and photographer Jean Rene, better known as JR, wowed visitors with unique installations at the first edition last year. He will be returning in October. AFP
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              Forever Is Now contemporary art exhibition to return to Giza Plateau

              ArtJune 29, 2022
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