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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

Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published in a journal this week

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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Nefertiti
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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
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Experts divided over Egypt's Menkaure Pyramid restoration

Thaer Mansour
31 January, 2024
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Demolishing Egypt's heritage for modernisation

Ahmed Galal
05 September, 2023
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Netflix's Cleopatra and Hollywood's problem with colourism

Mahdi El Amin

Mahdi El Amin

16 June, 2023
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Egypt bans museum from excavations amid exhibition race row

The New Arab Staff
07 June, 2023
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Egypt challenges Netflix with local documentary on Cleopatra

Thaer Mansour
03 May, 2023
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Ramadan
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Egypt's ancient craft of lantern-making under threat

Adel Sabry

Adel Sabry

03 April, 2023
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Excavation in south Egypt uncovers 2,000 mummified ram heads

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 March, 2023
Egypt
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Deep dive into the lost harbour of Egypt's pyramid builders

Diyora Shadijanova

Diyora Shadijanova

17 March, 2023
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Egypt announces a slew of ancient discoveries

The New Arab Staff
08 March, 2023