Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up

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A weekly round up of the latest Ancient Egypt news that made the headlines, brought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours. Visit these websites for more on books by Ted Loukes or news of our latest tour to Egypt. https://tedloukes.com https://gnttours.com Contact us at ted@gnttours.com

  1. 4d ago

    Ancient Egypt News 24 - 30 August

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the last week of August Fossilised Shark Teeth Repatriated Artefacts Khufu Goes VR in Argentina  Old Kingdom Tomb Discovery New Temple Finds in Mit Rahina Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place. Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is also featured in the 2026 edition of Top 60 Africa News Podcasts as well. https://www.millionpodcasts.com/africa-news-podcasts/ MillionPodcasts is a podcast-first media database that replaces generic PR databases with podcast-specific contact and audience data.  https://millionpodcasts.com/  These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  2. Aug 24

    Ancient Egypt News 17 - 23 August

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the fourth week of August Taposiris Magna Rameses II Stele Restored in Tahrir 48 Artefacts Repatriated From US GEM to Close for September 2nd  Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place. Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is also featured in the 2026 edition of Top 60 Africa News Podcasts as well. https://www.millionpodcasts.com/africa-news-podcasts/ MillionPodcasts is a podcast-first media database that replaces generic PR databases with podcast-specific contact and audience data.  https://millionpodcasts.com/  These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  3. Aug 17

    Ancient Egypt News 10 - 16 August

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the third week of August Sunken Cities Exhibition in Chicago New Scientific Forum in Middle Egypt 3 Tombs Found in Bahariya Oasis  New Temporary Exhibition in Alexandria New Discoveries on the Horus Road  Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place. Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is also featured in the 2026 edition of Top 60 Africa News Podcasts as well. https://www.millionpodcasts.com/africa-news-podcasts/ MillionPodcasts is a podcast-first media database that replaces generic PR databases with podcast-specific contact and audience data.  https://millionpodcasts.com/  These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  4. Aug 10

    Ancient Egypt News 03 - 09 August

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the second week of August GEM Environmental Awareness Course New Discoveries in Dakahliya The New Water Museum Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place. Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is also featured in the 2026 edition of Top 60 Africa News Podcasts as well. https://www.millionpodcasts.com/africa-news-podcasts/ MillionPodcasts is a podcast-first media database that replaces generic PR databases with podcast-specific contact and audience data.  https://millionpodcasts.com/  These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  5. Aug 3

    Ancient Egypt News 27 July - 02 August

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the first days of August Funerary Complex Found in Damietta AI Imagines Alexandria Underwater Museum Treasures of the Pharaohs in San Francisco Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place. Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is also featured in the 2026 edition of Top 60 Africa News Podcasts as well. https://www.millionpodcasts.com/africa-news-podcasts/ MillionPodcasts is a podcast-first media database that replaces generic PR databases with podcast-specific contact and audience data.  https://millionpodcasts.com/  These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  6. Jul 27

    Ancient Egypt News 20 - 26 July

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the fourth week of July  Digital Visas Coming Soon Tell Quesna Necropolis Discoveries Ancient Dams at Dashur? Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ Feedspot is an RSS Reader that lets you follow your favorite podcasts alongside blogs and news in one place. Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is also featured in the 2026 edition of Top 60 Africa News Podcasts as well. https://www.millionpodcasts.com/africa-news-podcasts/ MillionPodcasts is a podcast-first media database that replaces generic PR databases with podcast-specific contact and audience data.  https://millionpodcasts.com/  These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  7. Jul 20

    Ancient Egypt News 13 - 19 July

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the third week of July  Overseas Exhibitions MK Princesses Were Skilled Archers Saqqara Upgrade Launched 3 New Kingdom Tombs Found at Saqqara Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

  8. Jul 13

    Ancient Egypt News 06 - 12 July

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the second week of July  Protecting Egypt's Petroglyphs GEM Library Inaugerated Tutankhamun Opera to Debut in Sicily GEM Website on Egypt's Mobile Platforms Bahariya Oasis  Price Increase Eyes of Egypt Documentary Series Launches Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up is #2 in the Top 5 Egypt History Podcasts according to FeedSpot.com https://podcast.feedspot.com/egypt_history_podcasts/ These news stories are taken from various public internet sources including: http://english.ahram.org.eg/Portal/9/Heritage.aspx https://egyptianstreets.com/tag/cairo/ http://www.egyptindependent.com/ https://www.facebook.com/moantiquities/ https://dailynewsegypt.com/ https://see.news/category/antiques/ https://khentiamentiu.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/CairoScene/posts/ https://egymonuments.gov.eg/ https://www.heritagedaily.com https://www.al-monitor.com/culture-society https://www.asor.org/anetoday https://livescience.com  https://newsweek.com  https://www.archaeology.org  https://www.sis.gov.eg/Home/EgyptToday These stories may have been edited. The GEM is open for visitors and we have added an extra day to accomodate that. But Egypt is not just museums and there is so much more to see. There are tombs that will blow your mind when you first walk inside. There are temples so magnificent you will be lost for words. It is indeed a magical place! We begin in Cairo with the first pyramids, then fly south to Luxor for 6 days before returning to Cairo for your chance to venture inside the Great Pyramid. Plus a day at the GEM. We are currently planning a tour for the last week of March 2027. For more info and to book visit https://gnttours.com  Costs for 2027 are not yet finalised, however it will be a "one price covers all" cost. This will include everything from your arrival in Cairo to your departure (Ts&Cs apply)  - and if you get on board as a couple or friends sharing; we will give you an extra discount each. It's an adventure you'll never forget!  We are also offering the same tour as a group booking for dates that suit you (min 6 pax) More info and to book: https://gnttours.com This podcast is bought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours ted@tedloukes.com https://tedloukes.com Facebook GnTtours (@GnTtours) / X (...

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A weekly round up of the latest Ancient Egypt news that made the headlines, brought to you by Ted Loukes and GnT Tours. Visit these websites for more on books by Ted Loukes or news of our latest tour to Egypt. https://tedloukes.com https://gnttours.com Contact us at ted@gnttours.com

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