EGYPT AIR NARITA-CAIRO WILL RESTARTEgypt Air will fly between Narita and Cairo twice a week, from 16 April 2012. It is expected to be three times a week from 02 September.
in February 2012
EGYPT AIR NARITA-CAIRO WILL RESTART
Egypt Air will fly between Narita and Cairo twice a week, from 16 April 2012. It is expected to be three times a week from 02 September.
in August 2011
EGYPTIAN MUSEUM OPENING HOURS
On Fridays, closes earlier.
Sat - Thu 9:00 - 18:00
Frir@9:00 - 15:00
in July 2011
SPHINX STREET FROM KARNAK TO LUXOR TEMPLE WILL BE COMPLETED
Ancient Egyptians walked Sphinx street to bring their god statues from Karnak to Luxor Temple during the annual rite. That ancient street is being restored and will be completed in October.
in November 2010
PYRAMID OF MYCERINUS OPENS, CHEPHREN CLOSED
Pyramids in Giza are being repaired and closed one by one, and this month the Pyramid of Mycerinus reopened for the first time since 2005. Instead, the Pyramid of Chephren is now closed and repaired. The biggest pyramid, the Pyramid of Cheops is still open.
in September 2009
AUDIO GUIDE WILL BE INTRODUCED IN EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
In the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, new audio guide system will be introduced and a group more than 5 people will need to use this system from November 1. This is to reduce the noise in the museum and the cost of a headset is LE10 per person.
in August 2009
RAMADAN START AUGUST 22
This year's Ramadan started on August 22 and will last until 20th. Then it will be three day holidays. Major touristic attranctionas such as Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Mohammed Ali Mosque, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings in Luxor, and Unfinished Obelisk and Aswan High Dam in Aswan will close ealier by the end of the holidays. The ticket offices close at 15:00pm, and the sites close at 16:00pm. Please note that the winter time has started from August 21.
TOMB OF HOREMHEB HAS OPENED IN VALLEY OF THE KINGS
Tomb of Horemheb, one of the best tombs in the Valley of the Kings, has opened to public again this summer. He was the general in Tuthankamen's period and he himself took the throne after Tuthankamen and his successor, Ay.
in May 2009
TERMINAL 3 OPENED IN CAIRO AIRPORT
The newest terminal is opened now in Cairo International Airport. The "Terminal 3" is for Egypt Air flights between New York and Cairo, also Egypt Air's all domestic flights. More MS flights are scheduled to be moved here.
in November 2008
ADMISSION FEES HAVE BEEN CHANGED
The new admission fees for tombs and temples in Egypt are effective as of November 1, 2008. The new prices in Luxor are here. It's 5 to 10 pounds higher than before.
in October 2008
TOMB OF RAMSES IX OPEN, RAMSES III CLOSED
The restoration of the Tomb of Ramses IX has finished and now it's open to public. On the other hand, the Tomb of Ramses III was closed due to the restoration.
in Setember 2008
ADMISSION FEES INCREASE
It is announced that the admission fees all over Egypt will increase from November. Also, the fee for the Sound & Light Show in Temples of Karnak in Luxor, will go up from EGP75 to EGP100, which will be effective on January 1, 2009.
in April 2008
QAITBAY CITADEL IN ALEXANDRIA
IS CLOSED
The Qaitbay Citadel, which stands over the ruin of the ancient Lighthouse
of Alexandria, is currently closed.
CAIRO TOWER IS CLOSED
The Cairo Tower in the center of Cairo will be closed between Apri 19
to June 18 due to restoration.
QUEEN TIYE'S STAUTE FOUND
AT COLLOSI OF MEMNON
A complete statue of Queen Tiye, the wife of Amenhotep III, was found
at the ruin of the Colossi of Memnon. The site is originally the Temple of Amenhotep
III and a huge statue of the Pharaoh was also found.
in March 2008
NEFERTITI'S TOMB HAS BEEN
FOUND?
A new tomb has been found in the Valley of the Kings and an Egyptian
archaeologists team has been sent. It might be the tomb of Queen Neferititi,
thefamous wife of Akhenaten. It the story is true, it will be announced soon.
in December 2007
TICKETS LIMITED AT TUTANKHAMEN'S
TOMB
At the Tutankhamen's Tomb, tickets will be limited to sell 200 in the
morning, 200 in the after noon starting December 1. And it is scheduled to close
for restoration from 2008 May.
in November 2007
TUTANKHAMEN'S MUMMY IS
IN PUBLIC
Tutanhkamen's mummy in now on display at his tomb, in the Valley of the
Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. It started November 15. He is in the glass
case and only the face is unveiled.
BBC News with text and video;
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7077423.stm
in Ocboter 2007
TUTANKHAMEN EXHIBIT EXTENDED
"Tutankhamun
and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" will be held in Dalas after London.
London exhibit will start Novmber 15 and Dalas exibit will close May in 2009.
Be careful as some of the important Tutankhamen's treasures are not in Egypt
during these period.
TUTANKHAMEN'S MUMMY WILL
BE IN PUBLIC
First time in the history, Tutankhamen's mummy will be displayed in his
own tomb in the Valley of the Kings. The body will remain wrapped but the face
will be revealed. It is scheduled to start in mid November.
in September 2007
CAIRO TOWER IS CLOSED
CairoTower in the center of Cairo is now closed due to the restoration.
It'll be opened again on December 25, 2007
in June 2007
HATSHEPSUT'S MUMMY FOUND
Zahi Hawass, the head of the Egyptian Archaeology Office, identified
the mummy of Queen Hatshepsut. A tooth in a box with her name, and DNA matches
with other mummies are proofs.
in August 2006
NEW MUMMY CHAMBER HAS OPENED
IN EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
The 2nd mummy chamber has recenly opened in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.11
bodies are on display, including Ramses III, other pharaohs and priests.
in July 2006
IMHOTEP MUSEUM HAS OPENED
IN SAQQARA
Imhotep is the architect of the Step Pyramid and the musem under his
name has newly opened in Saqqara. It has artifacts in the Old Kingdom such as
Djeser or Teti's reign, also in the New Kingdom.
in May 2006
RAMSES II WILL MOVE TO
THE GRAND MUSEUM
The statue of Ramses II will be finally removed from the crowded Cairo
street and replaced in the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which is now constructed
near the Pyramids. The new museum has been due to open in 2010 but the construction
is being delayed.
in August 2005
IMHOTEP MUSEUM WILL OPEN
IN SAQQARA
A new museum will open in Saqqara in September to memorize the architect
of the first pyramid, Imhotep. It will show the life of the great architect
with antiquities around Saqqara.
RAMSES II WILL STAY CLOSE
TO THE RAMSES STATION
The statue of Ramses II near the Ramses Station in Cairo was scheduled
to be removed for protection. But the plan had been delayed and it was decided
that it would remain at the current location for few more years. The statue
will be restoreed in the new Grand Museum in the near future.
in April 2005
"TUTANKHAMUN AND THE
GOLDEN AGE OF THE PHRAOHS" WILL OPEN SOON IN LA
Tutankhamen treasures will be exhibited in several cities in the U.S.,
starting in LA on June 16. The exhibition includes important artifacts from
Egyptian Museum in Cairo, such as:
Tutankhamen's coffin
Tutankhamen's mannequin
Tuya's golden mask
http://www.kingtut.org/
in July 2004
MUMMY: THE INSIDE STORY
IN BRITISH MUSUM
The special exhibition, Mummy: the inside story is now open in the British
Museum in London.
It scans a 3000 years unopened mummy and creat interactive 3D images.
Tickets are required.
From July 1, 2004 to January 2005
http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/mummy/
in June 2004
OPERA AIDA IN LUXOR AND
GIZA
Opera Aida will be performed in Luxor and Giza in 2005.
In Luxor, in front of the Luxor Temple.
March 17, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 31, April 2,3,4
http://www.aida-luxor.com
In Giza, in front of the Great Pyramid
September 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21
http://www.aida-cairo.com
in May 2004
THE OLDEST UNIVERSITY IN
THE WORLD WAS DISCOVERED IN ALEXANDRIA
Egyptian and Polish archaeologitsts discovered 13 lecture halls in Alexandria,
which could hold about 5,000 students . It functioned from 5th to 7th century
and the archaeologists said it could be the oldest university in the world.
PHOTOGRAPHY IN EGYPTIAN
MUSEUM IS PROHIBITED
Photography in Egyptian Museum in Cairo has been prohibited since May 15, 2004.
It was decided to protect the artifacts from tourists flashlight. It is not
clear when they will lift of the ban.
in April 2004
TUTANKHAMEN'S WORLD TOUR
STARTS IN SWITZERLAND
Artifacts from Tutankhamen's tomb will be on display in Basel Museum of Ancient
Art in Switzlerland. The exhibition is April 7 to October 3 and it goes around
the U.S., Japan, and China. It doesn't include the Mask of Tutankhamen but it
is a rare opportunity to see Tutankhamen's artifacts out of Egypt.
LUXOR MUSEUM'S NEW ANNEX
WILL BE OPEN SOON
Luxor Museum's new annex which displays ancient military artifacts will be
ready to open soon, And in the West Bank, the Tomb of Ramses VI, which is closed
due to restoration, is expecting to the date of reopen.
in March 2004
BAB ZUWEILA WAS RESTORED
Bab Zuweila, one of the oldest Isamic monuments in Cairo, was restored and
the artifacts found during the restoration are displayed near the gate. The
gate was built in the 11th century, before the Crusades arrival in Egypt.
in January 2004
FEATURED EXHIBITION IN
EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
Egyptian Museum in Cairo has a special exhibition for the artifacts returned
from Switzerland. These artifacts had been smuggled from Egypt.
And this year is "Egypt Year in Italy."@Egyptian Museum will have
a featured exhibition, specialized in Roman statues.
in October 2003
THE MUMMY OF RAMSES I HAS
RETURNED
The mummy, which is said to be the Ramses I's, has returned to Egypt from Micheal
Carlos Museum of Atlanta, in the U.S.
It was stolen from Egypt about 150 years ago and went to Canada and the U.S.
The exhibition of this mummy is scheduled next year, in Luxor Museum.
ENTRANCE FEE AT PYRAMIDS
WILL BE RAISED
From January 1 of 2004, the entrance fee at Pyramids in Giza wil be L.E. 100
(L.E. 50 for student).
And the entrance fee for the new Alexandria National Museum will also be raised
to L.E. 30 (L.E. 15 for student).
in r 2003
ALEXANDRIA NATIONAL MUSEUM
WILL BE OPEN
New national museum will be open in Alexandria. The artifacts belong to Pharaonic
to Islamic periods which include finds from the Mediterranean sea, excavated
by recent research.
The building of the museum was the former American consulate on Fouad Street,
new the city center.
Some of the photographs are here at;
http://www.uk.sis.gov.eg/online/html10/o240823h.htm
in July 2003
ANDREA BOCELLI SINGS IN
FRONT OF THE PYRAMIDS
Italian popular tenor, Andrea Bocelli will have a concert in front of the Pyramids
in Giza on August 27. It is one of the events during annual Cairo Song Festival.
in June 2003
"GRAND MUSEUM"
WILL BE DESIGNED BY IRISH ARCHITECTS
Irish architects won the competition for the "Grand Museum" which
will be built near the Pyramids in Giza. Major artifacts such as the mask of
Tut Ankh Amen will be moved to this museum from the Egyptian Museum which locates
in the center of Cairo. The construction of the new museum is scheduled to be
completed in 2007.
in May 2003
ISLAMIC MUSEUM WILL HAVE
SPACE FOR MESOPOTAMIAN ARTIFACTS
To support the activity protecting artifacts in Iraq, Islamic Museum in Cairo
will have two rooms for Mesopotamian artifacts which were brought from Iraq
in l930.
RAMSES I WILL BE RETURNED
TO EGYPT
A mummy which has been stored in a museum in Atlanta, will be returned to the
Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The mummy is believed to be Ramses I, the founder
of the 19th dynasty. Some other artifacts found in the tomb of Seti I will also
be returned.
Related sites: National
Geographic News Page
in April 2003
TUTHMOSIS IV'S COLUMNS
WILL BE RE-ERECTED
Columns by Tuthmosis IV, in the 18th dynasty, are now being re-erected in the
courtyard of the Temple of Karnak. Officials say 36 columns will be reinstalled
in the temple.
in February 2003
LUXOR MUSEUM WILL BE EXPANDED
Luxor Museum, located near the center of Luxor city, will have new collection of ancient military antiquities. The exhibition space will be expanded and about 3000 pieces will be newly displayed .
in January 2003
TOMB OF NEFERTARI IS CLOSED
The Tomb of Nefertari is closed since January 1, 2003 due to sever damages on the wall paintings. The official says it'll be closed for a year.
In December 2002
EGYPTIAN MUSEUM WILL SOON PROVIDE DIGITAL GUIDE
Digital devices with audio and graphics information will be provided in Egyptian Museum in Cairo. It will start with three languages ; English, French, and Arabic. Visitors will be able to rent it at the museum.
In November 2002
THE STATUE OF RAMSES II
WILL BE MOVED TO THE NEW MUSEUM
The statue of Ramses II, standing near the Ramses Square, the center of the Cairo City, will be moved to the new museum which will be built near the pyramids in Giza. It has been long worried about the statue because of the air pollution in the city but the opening date of the new museum is still uncertain.
In September 2002
ROBOT CAMERA EXPLORED INSIDE THE GREAT PYRAMID
Dr. Zahi Hawass and his team explored inside the Great Pyramid in Giza with a robot camera to research another chamber. The camera traveled through the shaft from the Queen's Chamber and it reached another stone wall in front of the chamber. They're planning to continue the research for another 12 months.
The exploration by the robot was broadcasted by National Geographic TV. The details are here.
EGYPTIAN MUSEUM'S100 ANNIVERSARY
Egyptian Museum in Cairo will have an event to celebrate its 100th anniversary in December. A special exhibition is scheduled in the basement of the museum and some stored treasures from the Tomb of Tut Ankh Amen will be displayed for the first time.
In July 2002
OPERA AIDA WILL BE HELD IN OCTOBER
Opera "Aida" will be held again in front of the pyramids in Giza. It'll be from October 10th to 13th.
In April 2002
NEW TEMPLE WILL BE OPENING IN LUXOR
Temple of Merneptah has been restored and will be open in the West Bank of Luxor. He is a son of Ramses II and it's said the stones were taken from the temple of Amenhotep III (currently the site of Memnon). A small museum was built along the temple to store the findings.
In March 2002
OPEN MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN IN KALABUSHA
Kalabusha Temple near Aswan is being restored as an open museum and scheduled to be open in 3 months.
In February 2002
NEW MUSEUM WILL BE BUILT IN GIZA
The new archaeological museum will be built in Giza and major artifacts in Egypt, including the treasure of Tut Ankh Amen, will be moved there. The site is near the Pyramids and sphinx. The construction has just begun and it'll take 3 or 4 years.
GRAECO-ROMAN MUSEUM IS UNDER A PART OF RESTORATION
Graeco Roman Museum in Alexandria is now under the restoration and a part of the building is closed. The museum is still being open to public during the restoration.
In January 2002
UMM KALTHOUM'S MUSEUM OPEN
Umm Kalthoum, a legendary singer in the entire Arab world, is the theme of the new museum which has been opened in a part of Al Manasterli Palace on the Roda Island in Cairo. It exhibits her personal belongings and valuable memorabilia. Daily from 10:00 to 14:00, 16:00 to 18:00.
THE RESTORATION IN KALABUSHA WILL BE COMPLETED
The restoration work in Kalabusha, a large temple near Aswan, will be completed in June and reopen to tourists. The sound and light show is planned to launch.
The in formation on Kalabusha is here
.
in November 2001
TOURISM CENTER IN ABU SIMBEL
Tourism Center has been established in Abu Simbel and the tourists can see the history of the temples with CG.
in June 2001
BRIDGE OVER SUEZ CANAL
'Suez Canal Bridge' has been almost completed with help of Japan and is expected to open in October. The new bridge, with the towers in shape of Obelisque, might be another touristic spot in Egypt.
In May 2001
RED CHAPEL OF HATSHEPSUT WILL OPEN IN FALL
Red Chapel, remains of Hatshepsut's temple in the Open Air Museum of the Temples of Karnak, is now under restoration and will open to public in November. This remain is called 'Red Chapel' because it was built with red stones.
In April 2001
ADOPT AN ANIMAL MUMMY IN EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
Egyptian Museum is looking for patrons for their animal mummies. With US$50 or US$100, you can be a co-patron of a mummified animal in museum and you'll receive "Mummy Pack" including a certificate and a photo. Details are at http://www.animalmummies.com/
in March 2001
OPERA AIDA FOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY
The annual opera "Aida" will be held again in Giza from October 12 to 17. This year is the 100th anniversary for The composer, Verdi. Ticket reservation is at Cairo Opera House.
TEL: 02-7367314
FAX: 02-7367313
THE PYRAMID OF CHEPHREN IS REOPENED
The Pyramid of Chephren had been closed due to restoration and now it is being reopened along with three tombs of nobles. And the Pyramid of Mycherinus is now under the restoration and being closed.
THE ROAD FROM ASWAN TO ABU SIMBEL IS NOW OPEN
The road between Aswan and Abu Simbel had been closed and the only way to get to Abu Simbel was the airline. From February, the road has been open again and tourists can take a bus to Abu Simbel.
THE ROAD FROM ASWAN TO ABU SIMBEL IS NOW OPEN
The road between Aswan and Abu Simbel had been closed and the only way to get to Abu Simbel was the airline. From February, the road has been open again and tourists can take a bus to Abu Simbel.
In February 2001
POTTERY CENTER IS OPEN IN OLD CAIRO
Fustat Pottery Center is open in Old Cairo, where a lot of potteries in old Islamic period have been found. The center has a museum and cafeteria. For details, go to Egyptian Governments' Information.
HANGING CHURCH IN OLD CAIRO UNDER RESTORATION
Coptic "Hanging Church" is under heavy restoration but the church criticized the government didn't preserve the original artwork. Churches in Old Cairo are open to public but the restoration is still going on.
In December 2000
HANGING CHURCH IN OLD CAIRO DAMAGED BY HEAVY RAIN
Heavy rain in Cairo damaged a Coptic "Hanging Church" in Old Cairo. Yet it's open to public as it is.
In November 2000
TEST ON TUT ANKH AMEN'S DNA
Tut Ankh Amen's DNA will be examined with the help of Waseda University in Japan. His mummy is still in his tomb in Luxor and the tomb might be closed for a few hours during the test scheduled Dec. 12.
LIBRARY IN ALEXANDRIA WILL OPEN
The Alexandrian Library came alive in the modern Alexandria and it'll open early in the next year. The architect from Norway made a modern building which has some ancient Egypt's image.
In September 2000
UNDERWATER SITE WILL BE OPEN IN ALEXANDRIA
The underwater archaeological site in Alexandria, which is said to be the ruins of Cleopatra's time, will be open to public from October. Diving tourists will be able to visit the site. The project of the world's first underwater museum has been delayed.
OPERA AIDA CANCELED
The Opera "Aida" scheduled to be held October 12-17 canceled. People who bought the tickets would get refund. The official announced there would be much bigger event next year.
In July 2000
CHEPHREN'S PYRAMID WILL OPEN SOON
The restoration at the Pyramid of Chephren (the second largest) has finished recently and it will open soon. The numbers of the tourists who can get into the Pyramid will be limited as well as the Cheops'. Next comes the restoration and closing of the Pyramid of Mycerinus.
NEW TOMBS OF THE NOBLES ARE OPEN IN GIZA
Three new tombs are open in Giza. One is for a priest from the 4th dynasty, two are for priests from the 5th dynasty. Reliefs on the walls and the limestone statue will be the main attraction for tourists.
In May 2000
AIDA IN GIZA
Again this year, Verdi's Opera AIDA will be played October 12 - 17 at the Pyramids in Giza. Ticket reservation is at the Cairo Opera House or TicketMaster.
Cairo Opera House TEL: +20-2-3417314 FAX: +20-2-3417313
in April 2000
SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW IN ABU SIMBEL
The sound and light show in seven languages started at Abu Simbel. The languages are; Arabic, Russian, Japanese, English, French, Spanish and German. Three shows are 7p.m., 8p.m., 9p.m. until Apr. 27 and 8p.m., 9p.m., 10p.m. after 28th.
QUEEN'S PYRAMID WAS FOUND IN SAKKARA
The remains of the pyramid of King Pepi I's wife were found in Sakkara by French archaeologists. It's about 4000 years old and in her burial chamber, pyramid texts were found which was believed to be written only in the kings' tombs.
In February 2000
TOMB OF OSIRIS WAS FOUND IN GIZA
A tomb with a sarcophagus of the ancient god Osiris was found at Giza, between Sphinx and the Pyramid of Chefren. It is said that there were tunnels to the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid from this tomb.
POPE WILL VISIT EGYPT
Pope John Paul the 2nd will be in Egypt from February 24 to 26 and be scheduled to visit Coptic churches and the monastery of St. Catherine in the Mt. Sinai. Tourists may not be allowed to get into these areas during the visit.
In November 1999
WIN YOUR WEDDING PARTY IN EGYPT!
The Egyptian Tourist Authority is inviting a newlywed couple for a 11 days trip and a wedding party in Egypt. The trip is from December 23, 1999 to January 2, 2000 and they prepare a wedding party in Luxor for the couple. The applicants should be ages between 25 and 40, and recently married. You can apply at: http://touregypt.net/millenniumcontest.htm
in October 1999
THE ROUTE OF THE HOLY FAMILY IS REVIVED
Several holy places related to the route of the Holy Family will be reconstructed and the path through them will be provided. Tourists and pilgrims will be able to trace it from June, 2000.
In August 1999
HUGE ANCIENT NECROPOLIS WAS FOUND IN OASIS
Archaeologists found more than 100 mummies in the Bawiti village of Bahariyya Oasis, about 330 kilos south of Cairo. It's said more than 10,000 mummies would be buried in this 2000 years old necropolis. One of the tombs will be open to public in November and 5 mummies will be on exhibit.
EGYPT AIR BETWEEN CAIRO AND KANSAI (OSAKA)
Egypt Air's flight between Cairo and Kansai International Airport in Osaka reopened. The flight from/to Kansai is on Saturday, once in a week. Another flight on Monday will start from November 1.
in July 1999
AIDA IN GIZA
Verdi's Opera AIDA will be played October 12 - 17 at the Pyramids in Giza. Ticket reservation is at the Cairo Opera House.
Cairo Opera House TEL: +20-2-3417314 FAX: +20-2-3417313
in June 1999
MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION IN GIZA
The musical will start at the sunset of the Pyramids on December 31 1999 in Giza , and then the audience will see the sunrise of January 1, 2000. It'll be "Twelve Dreams of the Son" and performed by the French composer, Jean Michel Jarre. The Great Pyramid of Cheops will be decorated with a golden pyramidian.
In May 1999
THE TEMPLE OF THE SPHINX AND THREE NEW TOMBS WILL OPEN IN GIZA
The temple in front of the Sphinx and three tombs of the nobles will open next month in Giza, the plateau of the Pyramids and the Sphinx. New sites have been opening in Giza since last year including the queens' pyramids and other tombs of the nobles.
TWO EGYPTIAN GALLERIES WILL OPEN IN BRITISH MUSEUM
The British Museum in London will open two Egyptian galleries. It will have a mummy which has not been on the display.
In April 1999
THE SUBWAY OPENED BETWEEN TAHRIR AND CAIRO UNIVERSITY
The subway in Cairo was extended from Tahrir Square to the Cairo University, going under the Nile River. That'll go near the Pyramids in Giza by next year.
In March 1999
DIRECT FLIGHT BETWEEN KANSAI AIRPORT AND CAIRO WILL BE OPEN AGAIN THIS SUMMER
Egypt Air's direct flights between Kansai Airport in Osaka and Cairo is suspended now but it'll fly again this summer. The flights will be once a week, departing Kansai on Saturday.
In December 1998
JAPANESE ARCHAEOLOGISTS DISCOVERED A PHARAOH'S SARCOPHAGUS
Prof. Sakuji Yoshimura's Waseda University excavation team unearthed a sarcophagus of a New Kingdom pharaoh in the tomb chapel in Dahshur, southern Cairo. The mummy was lost but numerous objects of the New Kingdom age were found.
GREAT PYRAMID OF CHEOPS REOPENED
The restoration in the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the largest pyramid in Giza, has finished and it has reopened to the public.
In November 1998
METRO IN CAIRO WILL GO UNDER THE NILE
Metro in Cairo, getting through Ramses Square and Tahrir Square, will go under the Nile River and get to Cairo University in April, 1999.
HOMEPAGE FOR DISCOVERY IN ALEXANDRIA
French underwater archaeological team has recently opened the homepage for the excavation in Alexandria.
Society for Underwater Exploration http://www.underwaterdiscovery.org/
UNDERWATER MUSEUM IN ALEXANDRIA
Egypt is planning to build an underwater museum in Alexandria, the ancient
city of Cleopatra. In recent years, many artifacts were found in the sea of
Alexandria including Cleopatra's father's sphinx.
In October 1998
NEW PHAROS OF ALEXANDRIA WILL BE BUILT BY PIERRE CARDIN
French designer Pierre Cardin is planning to build the 'modern Pharos of Alexandria' at the place where the ancient one was standing. It'll be completed by 2000.
THE 20TH CENTURY'S LAST CONCERT AT THE PYRAMIDS
The concert at the Pyramids in Giza is scheduled on December 31, 1999.
In September 1998
SOUND AND LIGHT AT SALADIN
CITADEL
There's a project to hold the Sound and Light Show in Saladin Citadel, Cairo
in July 1998
AIDA AT THE PYRAMIDS
Verdi's AIDA will be played at the Pyramids in Giza. Ticket reservation is at the Cairo Opera House.
Cairo Opera House TEL: +20-2-3420602 FAX: +20-2-3420599
ISLAMIC CAIRO WILL BE
REDEVELOPED
Islamic Cairo, the famous area for its old mosques, will be redeveloped for tourists' convenience.
In May 1998
SPHINX HAS REPAIRED
The Sphinx renovation which was undergoing more than 10 years has finally completed.
In April 1998
NATIONAL MUSEUM TIGHTENED
THE SECURITY
The National Museum in Cairo implements the X-ray test on all of the visitors' luggage.
In March 1998
THE GREAT PYRAMID WILL
BE CLOSED
The pyramid of Cheops, the biggest one in Egypt, will be closed four month from April 1 due to the inner renovation.
NEW TOMBS IN GIZA
Menkaure's Pyramid has reopened and other 10 small tombs and pyramids including Menkaure's son's will be newly opened.
In January 1998
THE OLDEST COPPER STATUE
Pepi the 1st's small statue, the oldest copper statue in the world found in Edfu, will be on exhibit in the National Museum in Cairo. @
QUEEN'S PYRAMIDS IN GIZA
Cheops' mother and wives' pyramids have opened for tourists.
In 1997
NUBIAN MUSEUM HAS OPENED
A new Nubian Museum has opened in Aswan, in southern Egypt.
EL ARISH NATIONAL MUSEUM
The El Arish National Museum is now being built along the Horus Military Road in Sinai.
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