Ancient Egypt News - a Weekly Catch-Up

Ted Loukes
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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.co.za Contact us at ted@gnttours.co.za

  1. 15H AGO

    Ancient Egypt News 04 - 10 May 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the second week of May More on the Alexandria Bath Italy Returns Artefacts New French Law on "Looted" Artefacts 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. We are currently planning a tour for September/October 2026. For more info and to prebook visit https://gnttours.com 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. The tour cost (2,299USD) covers 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 (twitter.com) Music: "Vadodora Chill Mix" Kevin MacLeod (in...

    10 min

  2. MAY 4

    Ancient Egypt News 27 Apr - 03 May 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the first days of May New Mummy Scans From Hungary The Nile and Napata Ptolemaic Bath Found in Alexandria Zahi Hawass in Italy 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. We are currently planning a tour for September/October 2026. For more info and to prebook visit https://gnttours.com 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. The tour cost (2,299USD) covers 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 (twitter.com) Music: "Vadodora Chill Mix" Kevin MacLeod (in...

    11 min

  3. APR 27

    Ancient Egypt News 20 - 26 Apr 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the fourth week of April New GEM Booking Site (https://tickets.gem.eg) Soknopaiou Nesos Temple Rameses II Discovery in Eastern Nile Delta 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. We are currently planning a tour for September/October 2026. For more info and to prebook visit https://gnttours.com 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. The tour cost (2,299USD) covers 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 (twitter.com) Music: "Vadodora Chill Mix" Kevin MacLeod (in...

    10 min

  4. APR 20

    Ancient Egypt News 13 - 19 Apr 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the third week of April New Discoveries at The Rameseum 3 Tombs Open in el-Khokha Upgraded Luxor Cache Display Malkata Palace Wall Paintings in Tahrir Roman Era Tomb Found in Bahnasa 13 Artefacts Returned From USA 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. We are currently planning a tour for September/October 2026. For more info and to prebook visit https://gnttours.com 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. The tour cost (2,299USD) covers 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 (twitter.com) Music: "Vadodora Chill Mix" Kevin MacLeod (in...

    14 min

  5. APR 13

    Ancient Egypt News 06 - 12 Apr 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the second week of April New Digital Halls at NMEC Landing Cards at Cairo Int New 2EGP Coin 35m Water Basin Discovered in Pelusium Egyptian Genome Project Restoration and Development in Luxor 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. We are currently planning a tour for September/October 2026. For more info and to prebook visit https://gnttours.com 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. The tour cost (2,299USD) covers 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 (twitter.com) Music: "Vadodora Chill Mix" Kevin MacLeod (in...

    14 min

  6. APR 6

    Ancient Egypt News 30 Mar - 05 Apr 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the first days of April Egypt is Safe Archaeological Missions in Luxor Orascom Pyramids Children's Day Antiquities Thief Arrested in Minya 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. We are currently planning a tour for September/October 2026. For more info and to prebook visit https://gnttours.com 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. The tour cost (2,299USD) covers 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 (twitter.com) Music: "Vadodora Chill Mix" Kevin MacLeod (in...

    8 min

  7. MAR 30

    Ancient Egypt News 23 - 29 Mar 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the fourth week of March Egypt is Safe Tourists Misbehaving in Serapeum Fate in the Stars: The Beginnings of the Zodiac  GEM, World's Greatest Places: Time Magazine 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. We are currently planning a tour for September/October 2026. For more info and to prebook visit https://gnttours.com 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. The tour cost (2,299USD) covers 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 (twitter.com) Music: "Vadodora Chill Mix" Kevin MacLeod (in...

    10 min

  8. MAR 23

    Ancient Egypt News 17 - 22 Mar 2026

    The stories that made the Ancient Egypt headlines over the third week of March Egypt is Safe Rameses & Gold of the Pharaohs Opens in London Rameses II Head at Abydos Fresco Game  Rameses III Gateway in Karnak The Man in the Hat in Rome 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. We are currently planning a tour for September/October 2026. For more info and to prebook visit https://gnttours.com 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. The tour cost (2,299USD) covers 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 (twitter.com) Music: "Vadodora Chill Mix" Kevin MacLeod (in...

    11 min
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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.co.za Contact us at ted@gnttours.co.za

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