Category: CULTURE
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Grand Egyptian Museum construction to be completed by the end of 2016
The Ministry of Antiquities is planning to finish construction of the first phase of the Grand Egyptian Museum before 2016’s end. The ministry aims to have the museum partially-opened by mid-2017, keeping in mind several suggestions to increase its resources. According to dailynewsegypt.com, the Minister of Antiquities, Khaled El-Anany has discussed new sources of revenue for the ministry, such as offering…
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Archaeo Delta Photography Exhibition
The exhibition is curated by the BA Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies in collaboration with the Ministry of Antiquities and Padua University and it will take place from 8 September until 30 September. The exhibition aims to document archaeological expeditions in various sites located in the Egyptian Delta in a rather unprecedented manner. The exhibition…
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Philippi becomes UNESCO World Heritage site
The archaeological site of Philippi in northern Greece has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The decision was made Friday at a meeting of UNESCO’s international committee in Istanbul, Turkey. Greece had submitted an application in January 2015. The site is the location of the oldest Neolithic settlement in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace,…
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Rare find of mosaic depicting the Labours of Hercules uncovered during Larnaca works
Mosaics from the second century AD which may depict the Labours of Hercules, have been uncovered in Larnaca during roadworks and appear to be of mayor importance, Sigmalive reported on Monday. The mosaics which are reportedly in better condition than those at the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos are thought to have been inspired…