Egyptology News

10/08/2026

An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered an extensive cemetery dating from the Predynastic Period through the Greco-Roman era, alongside a settlement dating to the Second Intermediate Period, at the Kom El-Khelgan archaeological site in Dakahliya.

01/08/2026

A collection of funerary stelae, coffins, amulets, and ritual objects have been unveiled at the archaeological site of Tell El-Deir in Damietta, revealing new evidence on the site’s function as a sophisticated funerary center spanning several centuries of Egypt’s ancient history.

01/08/2026

At the Tell Quesna Necropolis in Menoufiya, an Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has uncovered a funerary complex that reveals important evidence of burial practices, religious beliefs, and cultural and commercial exchanges during the Late and Graeco-Roman...

27/07/2026

We deeply regret to announce the passing of Dr. Mohamed Abdelmaksoud.

In Memoriam
Dr. Mohamed Abdelmaksoud

It is with profound sadness that we learned of the passing of Dr. Mohamed Abdelmaksoud, former Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities and one of Egypt's most distinguished archaeologists.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Abdelmaksoud made exceptional contributions to the exploration, documentation, and preservation of Egypt's archaeological heritage, particularly in Sinai, where his pioneering research and fieldwork established new standards for archaeological investigation and heritage protection.

As a scholar, administrator, and mentor, he devoted decades of dedicated service to Egyptian archaeology. His expertise, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the preservation of the past earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues and institutions both in Egypt and internationally.

His passing represents a profound loss to the international archaeological and Egyptological communities. His scholarly legacy and lasting contributions to the study and protection of Egypt's cultural heritage will continue to inspire future generations.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all those who had the privilege of working with him.

May he rest in peace.

15/07/2026

The Rosetta Stone was discovered on this day in 1799.

The Rosetta Stone is part of grey and pink granodiorite stela bearing priestly decree concerning Ptolemy V in three blocks of text: Hieroglyphic (14 lines), Demotic (32 lines) and Greek (54 lines).The decree has only minor differences between the three versions, making the Rosetta Stone key to deciphering the Egyptian scripts.

Image credit: British Museum

13/07/2026

News from Sheikh Abd el-Qurna!

A Dutch archaeological mission from Leiden University has uncovered a tomb in the Lower Sheikh Abd El-Qurna area of Luxor’s West Bank, adding a significant new chapter to the archaeological record of the Theban Necropolis.

04/07/2026

Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered 18 tombs, a sealed granite sarcophagus, dozens of exceptional funerary objects, and additional remains of the ancient city of Marina el-Alamein!

21/06/2026

News from Bahariya Oasis!

An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has uncovered new architectural elements of the Old Qasr Temple in the Old Qasr site in Bahariya Oasis.

05/06/2026

News from Heliopolis!

A significant archaeological breakthrough has been uncovered in the historic district of Matariya, Ain Shams, where excavations at the tomb of “Panehsy” have revealed the first nearly complete funerary furniture set ever discovered in the area, alongside a trove of rare artefacts that shed new l...

05/06/2026

News from Ehnasya el-Medina!

Archaeologists have led a series of discoveries at Ehnasiya Al-Medina in Beni Suef, Egypt, including inscriptions linked to King Senusret III, the remains of a Roman basilica, and a rare marble head of Aphrodite, shedding new light on the site's significance across several historical eras.