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The Bashiri mystery: A 2,300-year-old Egyptian mummy that no archaeologist dares to open

A mysterious mummy called “Bashiri” has captivated the minds of Egyptologists for more than a century, but no scholar has ever unearthed it.

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Claudia Roden: ‘There hadn’t been cookbooks in Egypt – everything was just handed down’

The pioneering food writer and historian talks of her fear of running out of words – even as she is writing her 22nd book

The Guardian - UK

Mother of activist imprisoned in Egypt threatens to go back on hunger strike

Laila Soueif says she intends to resume protest next week unless progress made on release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah

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3,200-year-old Egyptian tomb may belong to military commander who served under Ramesses III

The ancient Egyptian tomb holds the remains of a man with a gold ring bearing the name of Ramesses III.

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Ancient Egyptian soldiers and Greek mercenaries were at 'Armageddon' when biblical king was killed, study suggests

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an Egyptian army where an Israelite king was killed. The discoveries at Megiddo, which inspired "Armageddon," reinforce biblical stories about King Josiah of Judah.

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‘I trust my eyes, not the forecast’: Alexandria is sinking. Why don’t local fishers believe it?

The ancient Mediterranean city is at risk as sea levels rise. But most people in the vulnerable fishing village of El Max believe it will always weather the storms of time

The Guardian - UK

How can we ethically display the dead in museums? What about resin casts of those who died violently in Pompeii?

We are used to seeing dead bodies in movies and TV shows, but how should we feel when presented with a dead person from the ancient past in a museum?

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‘Table of mercy’, how Egyptians feed hundreds in Ramadan

At Sayeda Zeinab, neighbours join forces during Ramadan to serve meals, fostering community and compassion in Cairo.

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Tomb of mystery Pharaoh unearthed in Egypt

Royal tomb of mystery Pharaoh who ruled 3,600 years ago unearthed in Egypt

The Independent UK

Royal tomb of mystery Pharaoh who ruled 3,600 years ago unearthed in Egypt

Identity of tomb’s owner remains unknown

The Independent UK

'Not enough survives to read the king's name': Tomb discovered of unknown ancient Egyptian pharaoh

A king's tomb dating back around 3,600 years has been discovered at Abydos, Egypt.

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2,200-year-old shackles discovered at ancient Egyptian gold mine

The discovery of two sets of iron ankle shackles at an ancient Egyptian gold mine reveals forced labor.

LiveScience

Is Mohamed Salah’s cup final record for Liverpool as bad as the numbers suggest?

Salah did not have a shot or create a chance in the Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle at Wembley

The Independent UK

Middle Eastern monarchies in Sudan’s war: what’s driving their interests

The civil war in Sudan that began in April 2023 involves several external actors. The conflict pits the Sudanese Armed Forces against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in a quest for political and economic power. The situation has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Various foreign states have…

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'Drunk' Wizz Air passenger 'faces £15,000 bill' after Gatwick-Egypt flight forced into emergency landing

Fellow passengers are said to have whooped and cheered as police led her off the plane

Evening Standard

Gatwick flight chaos as police remove 'drunk and unruly' woman from plane after mid-air diversion

A Wizz Air flight to Egypt was forced to divert to Athens after a 'drunk and unruly' passenger refused to behave

The Independent UK

He can pull a train by the strength of his teeth. An Egyptian wrestler sets 3 world records

Pulling a train by the strength of your teeth is no easy task

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'Pregnant' ancient Egyptian mummy with 'cancer' actually wasn't pregnant and didn't have cancer, new study finds

The mummy of a first-century-B.C. individual found in Egypt was not pregnant and did not have cancer, according to a new CT study.

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Ramadan 2025: Which countries grow the most dates?

Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria produce nearly half of the world’s dates.

The Independent UK

Bradley Walsh: ‘I thought I’d prove the pyramids were built by aliens in new TV show’

In the show, Walsh probes who built the ancient structures in Giza

Evening Standard

Bradley Walsh thought he was ‘going to prove the pyramids were built by aliens’

Walsh also appeared to suggest that being inside the Great Pyramid made him stop believing that it could generate electricity.

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Parents Try To Force Daughter To Give Her Ticket To Egypt To ‘Golden Child’ Sis, She Moves Out

Parents demand their hardworking daughter give up her once-in-a-lifetime trip to Egypt, because their spoiled “influencer” daughter deserves it more. The post Parents Try To Force Daughter To Give Her Ticket To Egypt To ‘Golden Child’ Sis, She Moves Out first appeared on Bored Panda.

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What does Egypt’s plan to rebuild Gaza involve and what challenges does it face?

Arab leaders endorsed a US$53 billion (£41 billion) plan to rebuild war-torn Gaza at an emergency summit in Cairo on March 4. The proposal, which was drawn up by Egypt and has been backed by France, Germany, Italy and Britain, rivals US president Donald Trump’s idea for the US to…

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Woman Furious After Her Friends Refuse To Reimburse Her For Her Trip: “I Don’t Think It’s Fair”

A girls’ dream holiday turned into a disaster when one of the women didn’t do their electronic visa application on time. She was denied entry to Egypt and her friends jetted off without her. The post Woman Furious After Her Friends Refuse To Reimburse Her For Her Trip: “I Don’t…

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The ultimate Egyptian voyage: A cultural tour of Cairo and a luxury Nile cruise with my father

A cruise down the Nile and a few days of discovery in Cairo prove to be the ultimate bonding experience for Steve King and his retired dad

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