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Archaeology

All the latest news and stories on archaeology

The walls of Ptah-M-Wiah's tomb at Saqqara necropolis. The painting depicts a sacrificial procession. Photo: Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

Egypt unearths tomb of Ramses II's royal treasurer at Saqqara necropolis

EgyptOctober 31, 2021

Roman sculptures found in abandoned church on high-speed rail route

UKOctober 28, 2021

Ancient coins from the Abbasid dynasty were discovered in pottery by a team from Sharjah Archaeology Authority. Photo: Wam

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1,000-year-old Islamic coins discovered in Sharjah

HeritageSeptember 29, 2021

Scientists say the presence of fossils of hippopotamuses show that the Arabian Peninsula once hosted year-round lakes and grasslands. AFP

Hippo fossils confirm how Arabian Peninsula drew early humans from Africa

MENASeptember 10, 2021

Recently recovered antiquities are displayed at the foreign ministry in Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. AP

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Iraqi National Museum retrieves ancient Mesopotamian treasures

IraqAugust 03, 2021

A diver examines the remains of an ancient military vessel discovered in the Mediterranean sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt. Reuters

Egypt discovers ancient warship in sunken city off Alexandria

MENAJuly 19, 2021

The mummy of Ramesses II, son of Seti I, on display at the Cairo Museum in April 2006. The mummy was discovered with the other royal mummies in the Deir el Bahari hiding place. Getty Images

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Seven of Egypt's most famous mummies and their incredible histories

EgyptApril 05, 2021

A 17th century Arabian silver coin that research shows was struck in 1693 in Yemen. The coin was found in 2014 by metal detectorist Jim Bailey, who says it was plundered in 1695 by English pirate Henry Every from Muslim pilgrims sailing home to India. AP

Pirate who killed Hajj pilgrims at sea traced after 300 years

MENAApril 02, 2021

Egyptologist Sarah Parcak, has written 'Archaeology from Space: How the Future Shapes Our Past'. Courtesy Ted

How 'space' archaeology is revolutionising the study of antiquity

BooksSeptember 07, 2019

The Arch of Hadrian, built in honour of the emperor’s visit, in the ancient ruins of Jerash Getty Corbis via Getty Images

Imperial Jerash: where history seeps from the ancient stones

LifestyleSeptember 06, 2018

Louvre Abu Dhabi announces new programme of art events for the upcoming year.

French foreign minister visits Louvre Abu Dhabi

UAESeptember 05, 2018

The removal of the mummy of King Tutankhamun in Luxor in 2007. The tomb of his stepmother, Queen Nefertiti, has never been found but is thought to be in a chamber behind. Reuters

Ten treasures yet to be discovered around the world - in pictures

February 13, 2018

A guide from the Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities examines wall paintings in a recently discovered tomb at the Giza plateau after it was opened for viewing on February 3, 2018. Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters

Egypt unveils 4,400-year-old tomb near Giza

February 04, 2018

Saudi Arabia hopes to attract tourists to archaeological sites such as Madain Saleh, north-west of Riyadh. Hassan Ammar / AP Photo

Saudi trio caught digging for treasure may face prison

August 16, 2017

Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority archaeologist Omar Al Kaabi and a teammate sieve for finds on an archaeological excavation inside the 18th century Omani fort in Stone Town, Zanzibar.

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Island stories: digging Zanzibar's Arabian past

August 10, 2017

Fujairah petroglyphs paint picture of ancient UAE

UAEMay 13, 2017

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