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This looks exciting.

Great work from a team directed by Dr Nicky Nielsen of UoM Egyptology The University of Manchester.

Egyptian Museum trains archaeology students, offers free local tours: english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContentP/9…

It seems like a good time to remind people that the Theban Mapping Project website has been rebuilt and relaunched! For those with an interest in the Theban Necropolis (and who doesn't have such an interest?), this is a must-use website. The website is a project of the American

Today, Australia and Egypt celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. On Egypt’s National Day, a kurrajong tree was planted at the Egyptian Embassy in Canberra—symbolising our enduring friendship and shared values.

Shameless plug!!! My book is available to buy through Abercromby Press. It tackles themes concerning rites of passage, promotions, issues with the hereditary succession of office, and social mobility, all during the Old Kingdom.

Unfortunately, looting of antiquities remains big business in Egypt.

Australia confirmed for Eurovision 2026! (via TV Tonight Australia) aussievision.net/post/australia…

New edition of Jsesh available.

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities launches investigation into missing artefact. egyptianstreets.com/2025/09/17/dis…

Sad update re ancient Egyptian bracelet stolen from Egyptian Museum. Ahramonline reports it was melted down and recast into other gold objects. english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/…

News | Unesco launches virtual museum of stolen cultural objects Online platform will recreate stolen artefacts to raise awareness about looting Read: ow.ly/ByW750WZhSr

Eastern Fortresses: Major New Military Fortress from the New Kingdom Discovered on the Horus Road in Sinai. More details & photos shorturl.at/coity Yukinori Kawae/河江肖剰 #Egypt #Egyptology #Archaeology Hesham Hussein

A bit further back in time than my usual area of study, but a very interesting Egyptian discovery.

Sudan's cultural heritage threatened! pbs.org/newshour/show/…

36 Ancient Egyptian artifacts have been repatriated from the United States in a new wave of returns following Egypt’s June recovery. Find the full report luxortimes.com/another-homeco… Yukinori Kawae/河江肖剰 #Egypt #grandegyptianmuseum #Egyptology

Really useful advice for anyone planning a visit to the GEM.

Ever wondered why pseudoarchaeology is so popular online? Join Flint Dibble 🍖🏺 for a talk titled "The Popularity of Fake Egyptology: Why it matters and what we can do about it," hosted by the Friends of The Egypt Centre, Museum // Y Ganolfan Eifftaidd. Details and tickets in the link below: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-populari…

Good news from Queensland - The stolen Egyptian artefacts are found intact with only minor damage. mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/02/1…