CT scans reveal mysteries of ancient Egypt's 'Screaming Woman' mummy Al-Monitor interviewed Cairo University radiology professor Sahar Saleem on her high-tech research into this unique mummy. Egypt
Ancient lost city may have been unearthed in UAE: What we know Archeologists believe recent discoveries in the United Arab Emirates’ Al Sinniyah Island may be connected to an ancient city famed for its pearls that fell into decline after the sixth century. United Arab Emirates
Sudan's war devastates cultural heritage as rival generals vie for power Sudan’s civil war is now well into its second year, and alongside forcing the population to the brink of famine, warring parties have also come for its heritage. Sudan
Iraq recovers over 6,000 stolen historical artifacts, government says An Iraqi official says the Iraqi government’s efforts to get back historical artifacts smuggled out of the country were focused on Mosul, which was overrun by ISIS in 2014. Iraq
The Takeaway: Nile Dam talks fail, crisis escalates Sisi warns that "all options open" if diplomacy not resumed; Israel: "Knives drawn" as Bibi gets first shot at forming government; Hotel shuttle diplomacy at Iran talks in Vienna; Mummies on parade in Egypt; more! Egypt
Old doors turn into booming business in Egypt Antiques dealers in Egypt are rushing to recover the old doors of buildings that are being demolished as part of an urban development plan. Egypt
Importance of Egypt’s discovery of archaeological monastic buildings in Bahariya Oasis Egypt announced a new archaeological discovery in the Bahariya Oasis with archaeological buildings dating back to the fifth and seventh centuries, where monks settled down. Egypt
Dead Sea Scrolls unearthed by Israeli archaeologists in desert cave The Israeli project also discovered the remains of a mummified child and what's believed to be the world's oldest basket. Israel
West Bank town renovates ancient palaces belonging to prominent family The municipality of the town of Arraba in the northern West Bank has been restoring the palaces of the Abd al-Hadi family, one of Palestine’s once most powerful and feudal families. Palestine
Oldest water tunnel in Palestine yet to be fully explored The Balama tunnel is the most ancient water tunnel discovered in Palestine, but it still needs to be fully explored so it can turn into a tourist attraction. Palestine
Egypt opens 1st archaeological replicas factory to counter Chinese knockoffs Egypt will soon inaugurate the first archaeological replicas factory in Egypt and in the region as part of efforts to fight the spread of Chinese-made products in the local markets. Egypt
A trip down memory lane in this ancient neighborhood of Nablus A tour in al-Yasmineh (Jasmine) neighborhood in the old city of Nablus takes you to the different civilizations that have passed through Palestine over the centuries. Palestine
Egypt agrees to help Iraq recover looted antiquities The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities announced its readiness to cooperate with Iraq in recovering its stolen and looted antiquities, especially from Turkey, where the looted Iraqi artifacts are displayed in museums. Egypt
Uproar after scholar bans excavation of Egyptian mummies As Egypt carries out intensive excavation works, leading to major discoveries in recent months, an Egyptian Al-Azhar scholar stirred a heated debate after stating that displaying mummies is against Islam. Egypt
How Egypt plans to excavate antiquities submerged under Alexandria waters Alexandria University launched a new project to excavate and preserve underwater artifacts, in a bid to revive tourism and protect Egypt's underwater heritage. Egypt
Roman baths discovered during city works in Jordanian capital The haphazard discovery of Roman ruins in Amman sparked questions about the fate of antiquities in the city’s downtown area amid calls for expanding the excavations. Jordan
