Scans unveil secrets of world’s oldest mummies
The world’s oldest mummies have just had an unusual check-up. More than 7,000 years after they were embalmed by the Chinchorro people, an ancient civilization in modern-day Chile and Peru, 15...
Egypt receives ancient stolen limestone relief
Egypt’s embassy in London received a limestone relief that had been stolen from Queen Hatshepsut’s temple in Luxor, the Ministry of Antiquities said. Shaaban Abdel Gawad, general...
Egypt: Weather forecast for Thursday
Meteorologists expect wintery cold weather on Thursday along the north coast, in Cairo and in northern Upper Egypt. The temperature are expected to be milder in southern Upper Egypt during daytime,...
3D CT scan visualisations examine six mummies from Egypt between 1800 and 3000 years ago
SCIENTISTS have used cutting-edge technology to gain a unique insight into the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians. Using 3D CT scan visualisations researchers were able to examine six mummies who...
Climate change to affect water availability in Egypt: former minister
Ayman Farid Abu Hadid, former Minister of Agriculture, said the increase of temperature by one degree Celsius will affect the amount of water available on the planet earth, and in case it rose by 3...
Egypt gets USD-3.5m GEF grant for small-scale PV
Egypt signed a USD 3.5-million (EUR 3.3m) grant agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support small-scale solar installations in the country. The grant is provided by the...
SWRO DESALINATION PLANT IN EGYPT USING KUWAIT LOAN
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development will loan US$115.5 to help with the funding of a seawater desalination plant for the city of Port Said. Two grants in total were signed – one for...
Egypt brings in tougher penalties against female genital mutilation
In Egypt, the partial or full removal of the external sex organs for no medical purposes, ostensibly to control women’s sexuality, remains widespread, especially in rural areas. The procedure,...
