Recovering Egypt Antiquities from Abroad: Reality and expectations

Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link: https://en.eipss-eg.org/recovering-egypt-antiquities-from-abroad-reality-and-expectations-%ef%bf%bc/ To start with, we can divide the Egyptian antiquities found abroad into two main types: First, the Egyptian antiquities that were seized and smuggled abroad throughout our long history, from the era of the Romans to...

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Egypt: Illegal Excavation of Antiquities .. Problem & Solution

Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link: https://en.eipss-eg.org/egypt-illegal-excavation-of-antiquities-problem-solution/ This report addresses the illegal excavation of antiquities and reveals related secrets that many readers may not know. Read more at original link

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Demolition of Egypt’s Heritage: Reality and Dangers

Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link: https://en.eipss-eg.org/demolition-of-egypts-heritage-reality-and-dangers/ In recent years, successive Egyptian governments have demolished many heritage sites, under the pretext of development, which infuriated citizens as well as specialists who condemned this unacceptable behavior. However, the Egyptian...

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Egyptian Tourism Sector in the Face of Coronavirus

Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link: https://en.eipss-eg.org/egyptian-tourism-sector-in-the-face-of-coronavirus/ Undoubtedly, the coronavirus pandemic has a devastating effect on all aspects of life, most notably the economic, social, and political ones. However, its impact on the economic side is the most prominent so far, specifically on the tourism...

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Egypt: COVID-19 and antiquities officials, reluctance and confusion

Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link: https://en.eipss-eg.org/egypt-covid-19-and-antiquities-officials-reluctance-and-confusion/ As Egyptian tourism was beginning to recover from its depression over years, the outbreak of the coronavirus has led to full deterioration of tourism activity in the country. Although this crisis has negatively affected...

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The Secrets behind Breaking Noses of Egyptian Statues!

Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link:  https://en.eipss-eg.org/the-secrets-behind-breaking-noses-of-egyptian-statues/ Visitors of Egyptian antiquities often notice that there are deformities in many statues and sculptures, which arouses questions in their minds about the causes of these deformities, when they occurred, and who was behind this?...

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Reality of Tourism in Egypt between WTTC and Government

Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link: https://en.eipss-eg.org/reality-of-tourism-in-egypt-bet-wttc-and-government/ Tourism plays a significant role in the Egyptian economy, as it represents, according to government reports, more than 15% of GDP during FY2018/2019. According to a report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)...

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2 auctions for Egypt antiquities in London; will Cairo act?!

Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link:  https://en.eipss-eg.org/2-auctions-for-egypt-antiquities-in-london-will-cairo-act/ Although the most important exhibition of Egyptian antiquities abroad was inaugurated in London a few days ago: “Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh” at the Saatchi Gallery London (3 Nov. 2019 – 3 May 2020) in the presence...

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Egypt: Asasif Cemetery and the Mysterious Truth

Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link:  https://en.eipss-eg.org/egypt-asasif-cemetery-and-the-mysterious-truth/ The announcement of one of the biggest and most important archaeological discoveries of the past 100 years, as described by the Ministry of Antiquities, continues to preoccupy specialists and those concerned in archaeological discoveries –...

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Egypt New Capital Museum: Objectives and Risks

Source:  Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s):  Hussein Duqeil Original Link:  https://en.eipss-eg.org/egypt-new-capital-museum-objectives-and-risks/ A museum is a revealing mirror that reflects the civilization and history of peoples and countries. Through museums, generations learn about the stages and periods of their country’s history. A museum is also an educational, cultural and...

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Egyptian Antiquities & Legalization of Smuggling

Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link:  https://en.eipss-eg.org/egyptian-antiquities-legalization-of-smuggling/ The sale of the head of Tutankhamun at an auction in London in July 2019 provoked angry reactions from a wide range of Egyptians, which is good in itself, but reviewing these responses shows that most of them were misplaced; which indicates...

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Will Monaco exhibition return tourism to Egypt?

Source: Egyptian Institute for Studies Author(s): Hussein Duqeil Original Link: https://en.eipss-eg.org/will-monaco-exhibition-return-tourism-to-egypt/ IOn Friday, 6 July, 2018, “The Golden Treasures of Pharaohs” Exhibition was inaugurated in the Principality of Monaco by the Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Khaled el-Anani and Prince Albert II of Monaco. The exhibition was held under the...

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