Located in Fustat (Old Cairo), the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is like no other. The museum is dedicated ...

Initial reports that the centuries-old St. Catherine's Monastery would be closed were denied, but Orthodox leaders remain ...

The writings on the back of Cairo's notorious communal taxis have long offered a rich insight into the humour Egyptians are ...

Egypt reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the Monastery of Saint Catherine of Sinai, the oldest functioning Christian ...

While beheadings grab headlines, poverty and cultural friction push emigration to the West—where the welcome is not always ...

Cairo, Illinois is a near-ghost town with a rich yet violent history, now struggling with a small population and limited resources.

Most visitors never experience the natural masterpieces that lie off the tourist trail—from bubbling hot springs to unearthly ...

The tombs of three prominent statesmen from the New Kingdom era (1539 to 1077 BCE) have been uncovered in Luxor, according to ...

Semi-autonomous region has signed multibillion-dollar agreements with US companies HKN Energy and WesternZagros to develop ...

A whirlwind trip to Cairo yields unexpected discoveries and a new appreciation for the city as a student must-see while abroad.

The archaeological sites of Old Cairo are being transformed and upgraded as part of plans to turn the district into a more ...

Egypt marked International Museum Day this year with temporary exhibitions, educational programmes, and a range of cultural ...