Egypt

The new finding from Egypt? A 3,000-year-old painting of a woman that looks just like Marge Simpson

It was discovered at the upper part of a tomb dating back over 3,000 years to the Twentieth Dynasty of the New Kingdom period in Egypt.

This week in Jewish history: Jordan & Jerusalem, Tel Aviv & Egypt

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
15/12/2024

Archaeologists find sword linked to Ramses II, tied to Biblical Exodus

Egyptian military structures were strategically built along routes in the northwestern Nile Delta to bolster defense against threats from the Western Desert and Mediterranean Sea.

Eight confirmed dead in Cairo building collapse

Cairo is the most populous city in the Arab world and has faced urban planning challenges for years.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
12/12/2024

Egypt's reformed school curriculum removes antisemitism, focusing on peace

Over 80% of Egyptian elementary school students are now learning from revised textbooks with curriculum focused on promoting peace, and rejecting extremism.

Reconstructed ancient perfumes showcased in new Egyptian Museum exhibition

Senior ancient Egyptian state officials used perfumes extracted from olive oil, almond oil, and hyssop oil.

Are we getting closer to the elusive tomb of Cleopatra?

New discoveries at the Taposiris Magna temple complex west of Alexandria reignited hopes of locating the tomb.

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