Egypt
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 the sharp decline in maritime traffic through the vital waterway. The Suez Canal, a key artery for international trade, has long been a critical source of foreign…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Dazzling discovery in Egypt as archaeologists stumble across 13 mummies with golden tongues
A dazzling discovery has emerged from ancient Egypt: archaeologists have unearthed 13 mummies adorned with golden tongues and fingernails in 2,000-year-old tombs in middle Egypt. Found in the Behnese region,...
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Archaeologist stumbles on ‘significant’ revelation at long lost burial site of Cleopatra
Archaeologist Kathleen Martinez, who has been searching for Cleopatra VII’s tomb for nearly 20 years, has made a significant discovery at the believed burial site. She uncovered a white marble statue...
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Relief after viral dog descends from Great Pyramid of Giza after spotted barking on top of it
The internet went wild when a video of a barking dog appeared on top of Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza. The moment was captured by a man paragliding over the Egyptian landmark. When Marshall Mosher...
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We now know the face of 3,500-year-old Amenhotep I thanks to scientists who reconstructed his image
Graphics experts have brought the ancient past to life by recreating the face of Amenhotep I, the pharaoh who founded the Valley of the Kings and reshaped Egyptian history. Amenhotep I, the second ruler...
