Egypt unveils ancient coffins, statues from Saqqara necropolis
Tourism and antiquities minister tells press that finds date back to Ptolemaic dynasty, which ruled Egypt for some 300 years, ...
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Booby traps set by ISIS in Sinai kill at least 14 in 2 weeks
At least 10 more wounded by explosives placed in Islamic State attacks on town of Bir al-Abd in July.
Another trove of coffins dug up at Egypt's Saqqara necropolis
Archaeologists also find a number of colorful, gilded wooden statues at rich ancient site.
59 coffins excavated so far at Egypt's Saqqara necropolis
Many contain intact mummies, and researchers have also found statuettes honoring Egyptian gods and goddesses. "I consider this the beginning ...
Egyptian archaeologists find 13 sealed coffins dating back 2,500 years
Researchers hope to discover the identity of the people buried at the Saqqara necropolis two and a half millennia ago.
Pompeo travels to UAE in effort to build on peace momentum
Secretary of state made a short visit to the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday as part of a Middle East ...
Egypt allows Gazans to leave strip for first time in months
Egypt on Tuesday reopened Gaza’s main passenger crossing point for the first time in months for thousands of Palestinians who ...
Egyptian army says it foiled terrorist attack in northern Sinai
Military reports two soldiers killed and four wounded in incident at post near Bir al-Abed area.
IDF officer hit by shrapnel in overnight incident on Egyptian border
Arab media outlets report that the shot was fired during clashes between Egyptian military forces and armed smugglers. Israel investigating.
Ruptured pipeline in Egypt causes massive blaze, injuring 17
President of the petroleum pipelines company, Emad Abdel-Qader, says initial reports indicate that an “external party” had possibly punctured the ...