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Netherlands Will Return 3,500-Year-Old Sculpture to Egypt after Grand Egyptian Museum Opening

Shortly after attending the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, the Dutch prime minister announced Sunday ...

The $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public

The Grand Egyptian Museum has opened its doors to the public after an extravagant inaugural ceremony attended by royals and ...
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The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening

After two decades of anticipation and countless delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum is finally having its grand reveal. The ...

Netherlands to return stolen ancient sculpture to Egypt

The Netherlands will return a 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt three years after the head turned up at an art fair and ...

Newly discovered 3,000-year-old Egyptian fortress links back to biblical Exodus

Archaeologists in Egypt recently uncovered an ancient fortress that was built along the historic military road referenced in ...

Here are 6 amazing ancient tattoos—and the stories behind them

As researchers discover overlooked tattoos on mummies from around the world, it's prompting new insights about some of the world's oldest ink.

3,000-year-old Egyptian fortress uncovered along route tied to biblical Exodus

Archaeologists in Egypt discovered a 3,000-year-old fortress along the Horus Military Road, which was referenced in the Book ...

Ancient 4,000-year-old limestone mural vanishes from 'cursed' Khentika tomb in Egyptian necropolis

A British mission working in the tomb discovered that a mural was missing in May, and officials only publicised the ...