CULTURE

News about culture and cultural heritage

September 4, 2016

Grand Egyptian Museum construction to be completed by the end of 2016

The Ministry of Antiquities is planning to finish construction of the first phase of the Grand Egyptian Museum before 2016’s end. The ministry aims to have the museum partially-opened […]
September 4, 2016

Archaeo Delta Photography Exhibition

The exhibition is curated by the BA Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies in collaboration with the Ministry of Antiquities and Padua University and it will take […]
August 12, 2016

Philippi becomes UNESCO World Heritage site

The archaeological site of Philippi in northern Greece has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The decision was made Friday at a meeting of […]
August 12, 2016

Rare find of mosaic depicting the Labours of Hercules uncovered during Larnaca works

Mosaics from the second century AD which may depict the Labours of Hercules, have been uncovered in Larnaca during roadworks and appear to be of mayor […]