50 artefacts travelling with “Pharaohs” to Russia’s World Cup
Insurance coverage ranges from €10,000 to €1.2m per piece, says Salah
Insurance coverage ranges from €10,000 to €1.2m per piece, says Salah
The transported blocks are engraved with pictures of women holding offerings while practising religious rituals in a temple
Before displaying, the artefacts shall be subjected to first aid restoration and documentation
Ministry of Antiquities intensifying efforts to prevent smuggling and subsequent sale of artefacts abroad
The artefacts were discovered in the Mediterranean city of Damietta as they were about to be shipped to Belgium, a ministry statement said on April 18, 2014.
The museum’s collection is going to be evacuated immediately after a forensic inspection
The auction house was unable to provide documents proving who owned the items and Israeli authorities banned the sale, the ministry said, ordering 90 of the 110 artefacts to be returned to Cairo.
Ministry of Antiquities cooperates with all concerned parties to return stolen artefacts
Artefacts stolen during 25 January Revolution will be exhibited together for two weeks
The centre will work on documenting and restoring all the artefacts received by the Grand Egyptian Museum for its opening.
The artefacts will be moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum under strict security measures