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How an ancient Egyptian bracelet was just stolen from a museum and melted down after $4k sale
Four people have been arrested after the Egyptian Museum in Cairo lost a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet, according to the country’s interior ministry. The bracelet, which has been described as a golden band embellished with “spherical lapis lazuli beads,” belonged to King Amenemope, who ruled Egypt during the 21st Dynasty (1070-945 BC). In a statement released…
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Egyptians head to the polls in Senate election amid soaring economic woes
Amid economic strain and political fatigue, Egyptians headed to the polls on Monday to vote...
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Egypt offers free transport as Sudanese refugees begin journey back to war-torn homeland
A wave of emotion swept through Cairo’s main train station Monday as hundreds of Sudanese...
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Egypt: How the North African nation is using sports to boost its global image and economy
Egypt is turning to sports as a key tool to improve its international image, strengthen diplomatic...
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Suez Canal revenue collapse: Egypt suffers major blow in 2024
Officials announced Wednesday that Egypt’s Suez Canal revenue plunged by nearly two-thirds in 2024, citing escalating regional tensions and ongoing Middle East conflicts as the primary causes of...
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Original Garden of Eden wasn’t in Mesopotamia after all – but nestled beneath Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza: report
A bold new theory is turning biblical history on its head, suggesting that the original Garden of Eden wasn’t in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) after all—but nestled beneath Egypt’s iconic...
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New details about mysterious structures found beneath Egypt’s Giza pyramids could rewrite human history: report
Scientists have controversially claimed that a vast underground city in Egypt predates the Giza pyramids by tens of thousands of years, a theory that, if true, could rewrite human history. The bold...
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Suspect accused of setting man on fire in Times Square fled to Egypt
The suspect accused of setting a club promoter on fire in Times Square has been identified as food cart operator Ahmad Mossad, who has since fled to Egypt, sources told the New York Post. Mossad allegedly...
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The richest man in history was African; Here is how his epic pilgrimage changed the world!
Mansa Musa, emperor of the Mali Empire, is widely regarded as the richest man in history. He was exceptionally wealthy to an extent that historians have struggled to quantify it accurately. Though the...
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$1.2B Grand Egyptian Museum housing Egypt’s most precious relics will finally open on this date
Egypt just announced the Grand Egyptian Museum’s (GEM) official opening date. Officially opening on July 3, 2025, the Grand Egyptian Museum spans an astonishing 500,000 square meters, twice the size...
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Incredibly rare ancient Egyptian jewelry now fetches less than a Cartier bracelet
This Valentine’s Day, Christie’s invites romantics to skip the glitzy showrooms of Bvlgari, Cartier, and Harry Winston and instead explore an exclusive auction of ancient gold jewelry. With...
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Check out the top 10 most visited countries in Africa in 2024
Africa has become a growing hub for tourism, with its diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and historical landmarks attracting millions of visitors annually. According to the UN Tourism Barometer, Africa...
