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From UNESCO to GEM, Egypt hides a dark side to grand archaeology

By appointing Khaled El-Enany as head, UNESCO proves heritage has become spectacle & soft power for the institution, argues Mohamed Elshahed.

Mohamed Elshahed
18 November, 2025
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New campaign demands return of stolen Egyptian artefacts

Nadda Osman
05 November, 2025
A view of the main atrium with a statue of Ramses II as people visit the Great Egyptian Museum on October 15, 2024 in Giza, Egypt. (Photo by Mohamed Elshahed/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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After delays, Egypt set for lavish opening of grand museum

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 October, 2025
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Egypt's Khaled el-Enany to become first Arab to chair UNESCO

The New Arab Staff
07 October, 2025
A tourist visits the tomb of King Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings near the city of Luxor on October 4, 2025 after it was officially opened to the public after nearly two decades of restoration and maintenance work (AFP via Getty Images)
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Egypt opens one of Valley of the Kings' largest tombs to public

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 October, 2025
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Does an Ancient Egyptian workshop point to Bible's Moses story?

The New Arab Staff
02 October, 2025
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Manetho: The first app to decode Egyptian hieroglyphs instantly

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Salwa Samir

19 September, 2025
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Egypt says 3,000-year-old gold bracelet missing from museum

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 September, 2025
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Monica Hanna on why Egypt must reclaim Egyptology

The New Arab Staff

Cara Burdon

30 July, 2025
A view of the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt, on 19 February 2025 (Getty)
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Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Egypt and Mesopotamia

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 July, 2025
A display showcases a stele and multiple artifacts unearthed during a partial excavation of the Assassif Ptolmaic necropolis
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Egyptian archaeologists discover three tombs in Luxor

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 May, 2025
A view from the Tomb of Bannentiu, featuring artwork depicting historical and mythological figures from the pharaonic period, including scenes of mummification rituals and depictions of the sun and moon cycles, in Giza, Egypt on January 22, 2025.
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Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb since Tutankhamun

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 February, 2025
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Sugar and spice: Egyptian mummies 'still smell nice' say experts

The New Arab Staff
17 February, 2025
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Egypt unveils ancient rock-cut tombs and burial shafts in Luxor

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 January, 2025
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Backlash grows among Egyptians over damage to Pyramids of Giza

The New Arab Staff

Mariam Zaki

16 December, 2024
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World's oldest alphabet found in Syria on finger-size clay piece

The New Arab Staff
26 November, 2024
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Egypt responds to calls to halt demolitions in Cairo Necropolis

The New Arab Staff

Mariam Ehab

05 November, 2024
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Inside Egypt's bid to return Nefertiti's Bust from Berlin Museum

The New Arab Staff

Nadine Tag

27 September, 2024
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Egyptian archaeologist calls on Berlin to return Nefertiti bust

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 September, 2024
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Egyptian MB members 'silenced' during Sisi's Turkey visit

Nabila El-Gaafary
06 September, 2024
Egypt
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Egypt reclaims 3,400-year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 April, 2024