Egyptian archaeologists discover a Coptic monastery from the 5th century in Beheira region
Recently, Egyptian archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a Christian monastery dating back to the 5th century, around 400 years after the time of Jesus. This discovery was announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on March 23. The site is located in the Karaya district of Beheira Governorate. Officials suggest that this structure may […]
Egyptian Researchers Discover Remnants of Christian Center From Before the Muslim Conquests
Discovery of Ancient Monastery in Egypt Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed a monastery that dates back to between the 4th and 6th centuries AD, located in a desert valley known as one of Christianity’s early spiritual hubs. A collaborative effort by the Supreme Council of Archeology and Cairo University led to the finding of an adobe […]
Egyptian tour guide taken into custody for marking on 4,000-year-old pyramid
Egyptian Tour Guide Arrested for Drawing on Ancient Pyramid An Egyptian tour guide has been apprehended after allegedly sketching stick figures on the 4,000-year-old Pyramid of Unas while leading a group of tourists. The incident gained significant attention when a video surfaced on social media, showing the guide crouched at the pyramid’s base while tourists […]
ICE hold placed on Egyptian man charged with rape in Nashville
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an undocumented immigrant from Egypt on Friday, who stands accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in her sleep on New Year’s Eve in Tennessee. Mena Mohsen Fares Nun Awad, 31, allegedly broke into an apartment in Nashville and began assaulting the girl while she slept next to her […]
Egyptian ‘Extremist’ Apologizes as There Are Demands to Revoke UK Citizenship
Controversy Surrounds Egyptian Activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah in the UK Upon arriving in the UK, Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah has stirred significant backlash, particularly regarding concerns over his past actions and statements that highlight issues of state responsibility in government decisions. There’s an increasing push for the British government to revoke the citizenship recently […]
Archaeologists discover Egyptian vase in a fast-food kitchen from ancient Pompeii.
Ancient Egyptian Vase Found in Pompeii Fast-Food Stall Recently, archaeologists announced the discovery of an Egyptian vase in what used to be a fast-food kitchen in Pompeii. On November 6, the Pompeii Archaeological Park shared details on social media about the find, stating that a pottery situla, or vase, was discovered in the thermopolium of […]
Cairo Reveals the ‘Grand Egyptian Museum’ Home to Thousands of Artifacts
Grand Egyptian Museum Opens in Cairo Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) launched its inaugural event on Saturday, attracting considerable media coverage and online engagement, all set against the backdrop of a stunning 258,000 square foot facility. This grand occasion was marked by impressive drone displays and fireworks. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi celebrated the museum’s opening, […]
Egypt unveils the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world focused on a single civilization
This Saturday, Egypt will unveil the Grand Egyptian Museum, a project that has taken two decades to come together. The goal? To draw more visitors and give a boost to the country’s tourism sector. Sitting on the Giza Plateau, not far from Cairo, the museum is set to be the largest in the world dedicated […]
Violence Against Christians Breaks Out in Egyptian Village: Homes Set on Fire, Many Injured
Reflections on Violence in Egypt and a Biblical Lesson Do you recall the account from John 8 where teachers of the law and Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery before Jesus? Everyone was eager to stone her, believing that was what she deserved according to the law. Instead of condemnation, Jesus extended grace and […]
Huge 3,000-year-old Egyptian fortress discovered on the Exodus military route
Ancient Fortress Discovered in North Sinai Recently, Egyptian archaeologists made an exciting find: an ancient fortress along a military road mentioned in the Book of Exodus. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt shared the news on October 11. This fortress, uncovered at the Tell el Harouba site in Sheikh Zuweid, has roots tracing […]