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Archaeology

All the latest news and stories on archaeology

Elizaveta Yukhnyova, a visitor from Russia, tours the renovated former home of British archaeologist Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. AP

Howard Carter's home in Egypt reopens to tourists after renovation

EgyptNovember 06, 2022
Tourists stand by a model of the golden mask of King Tutankhamun, on the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor, on Friday. AP
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Luxor marks centenary of discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb with little fanfare

EgyptNovember 05, 2022
A drone shot of the recently uncovered monastery in Umm Al Quwain. Photo: Umm Al Quwain's Department of Tourism and Archaeology
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Ancient Christian monastery discovered in Umm Al Quwain

HeritageNovember 03, 2022
Some of the items stolen from a university in the Egyptian province of Sohag.

Five accused of Egypt museum robbery detained until trial

EgyptOctober 25, 2022
Four people have been arrested in the Egyptian province of Sohag over the theft of 59 artefacts from the archaeological museum at Sohag University. Photo: Egypt's Ministry of Interior.

Four arrested after 59 artefacts stolen from Egyptian university museum

MENAOctober 24, 2022
Ancient stone-built animal traps, known as ‘desert kites’. Alula Kites Archaeology Research
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AlUla's research support sheds new light on ancient kite structures

GulfOctober 24, 2022
A rock-carving relief has been discovered at Mashki Gate in Mosul. Photo: Ministry of Culture
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Iraqi archaeologists discover carved slabs from Assyrian Empire

IraqOctober 18, 2022
Remains of extinct marine animals ranging between 16 and 80 million years old were discovered in Saudi Arabia's Azlam Formation in the Tabuk region. Photo: @SgsOrgSa / Twitter

Fossils up to 80 million years old discovered in Saudi Arabia

Saudi ArabiaOctober 12, 2022
Archaeologists in Israel say the 7th-century coins were probably concealed by their owner due to the threat of war. Photo: Israeli Antiquities Authority
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Dozens of 7th century gold coins found in ancient wall in Israel

MENAOctober 04, 2022
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
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