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See - Sada Elbalad
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Serbia's PM Visits GEM, NMEC & Pyramids
Ali abodeshish Dr. Đuro Macut, Prime Minister of Serbia, visited the Grand Egyptian Museum, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and the Giza Pyramids, accompanied by a high-level delegation including several ministers and members of the Serbian Parliament. At the Grand Egyptian Museum, they were received by Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, who welcomed the delegation. He introduced the museum's history and structure, in addition to its most valuable artifacts. The Serbian Prime Minister and his delegation toured the museum including main exhibition halls, where they received detailed illustrations about the exhibits and the significance of the museum's unique collection. At the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, they were welcomed by Dr. Al-Tayeb Abbas, CEO of the museum, who gave an overview of the museum's unique location, its history, and its exceptional archaeological collections that narrate the story of Egyptian civilization across the ages. He also presented the museum's cultural and social role, and accompanied them on a tour of the main Exhibition Hall, the Royal Mummies Hall, and the Egyptian Textile Hall. The Serbian Prime Minister and his delegation also visited the Giza Pyramids area, where they were welcomed by Mr. Ashraf Mohie El-Din, Director General of Giza Antiquities. He guided them through the archaeological site, including a visit to the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx, during which they met the story of the Pyramids construction. During these visits, the Serbian Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation were keen to take photos at the museums and archaeological sites. They expressed their deep admiration for the artifacts and unique collections they saw, which reflect the greatness of ancient Egyptian civilization and the uniqueness of Egypt's museums. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Science
- The Sun
Archaeologists discover second ‘hidden city' underneath Egypt's Pyramids with new chambers 2,000ft below the surface
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have claimed to have discovered a second hidden city sat deep beneath Egypt's famous pyramids of Giza. The potentially seismic revelation could even help to prove the existence of a whopping complex of chambers buried 2,000ft underground. 3 Back in March, a clever team of Italian and Scottish archaeologists sensationally claimed that "an entire hidden world of many structures" is hidden beneath the pyramids. This was described as a secret city at the time. They used radar technology to see a complex network sat more than a kilometre below the ground of the Khafre pyramid. It is said to include huge vertical columns with spiral stairs, a water system and connecting corridors which all formed a city. But now, the same team has uncovered a similar phenomenon under a second pyramid in Giza. Just months after the Khafre discovery, they claim to have found another city beneath the Pyramid of Menkaure - the smallest of the three main pyramids at Giza. The newly-discovered shafts and pillars would blow apart the accepted wisdom about the origins of the pyramids, if ever proven. Filippo Biondi, a radar expert from University of Strathclyde and co-author of the research, told the Daily Mail their data shows a 90 per cent probability the Menkaure and the Khafre share the same pillars. The team used "objective analysis of the tomography data" to help uncover the mystery structures beneath the pyramids. Biondi said: "We firmly believe that the Giza structures are interconnected, reinforcing our view that the pyramids are merely the tip of the iceberg of a colossal underground infrastructural complex. Revealing the Hidden Secrets of Egyptian Pyramid Construction (1) "This network likely consists of a dense system of tunnels linking the main subterranean structures. "Discoveries like these under Menkaure challenge us to rethink our understanding of ancient Egyptian history and humanity's past, opening new perspectives on our origins and capabilities." In an even bolder claim, they theorised the Giza complex of pyramids, widely thought the be around 4,500 years old, was actually built 38,000 years ago. The shafts and chambers they identified below ground are said to be a similar age. Another major suggestion is that the people who built the pyramids may have been wiped out by a "divine flood" triggered by an asteroid pact. According to the theory, the pyramids were the only "megastructure" to survive the extinction event. Many fellow researchers remain sceptical about the existence of a hidden network underneath the great pyramids. Some have even outright blasted the archaeologists for their proposals. Dr Zahi Hawass, Egypt's former Minister of Antiquities, labelled the findings "completely wrong" and not rooted in science. He added: "The claim of using radar inside the pyramid is false, and the techniques employed are neither scientifically approved nor validated." The extraordinary new study is also yet to be peer-reviewed. A brief history of Ancient Egypt Here's everything you need to know... The Ancient Egyptians were an advanced civilisation who at one point owned a huge portion of the globe The civilisation began about 5,000 years ago when ancient humans began building villages along the River Nile It lasted for about 3,000 years and saw the building of complex cities centuries ahead of their time – as well as the famous Great Pyramids The Ancient Egyptians were experts at farming and construction They invented a solar calendar, and one of the world's earliest writing systems: The hieroglyph The Egyptians were ruled by kings and queens called pharaohs Religion and the afterlife were a huge part of Ancient Egyptian culture. They had over 2,000 gods Pharaohs built huge elaborate tombs to be buried in, some of which were pyramids – at the time among the largest buildings in the world The Egyptians believed in life after death, and important people's corpses were mummified to preserve their bodies for the afterlife The Ancient Egytpian empire fell due to a mix of factors, including wars with other empires and a 100-year period of drought and starvation 3
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Egypt delays opening of grand museum due to regional turmoil
Egypt on Saturday announced delaying the long-awaited opening of a grand antiquity museum near the Giza Pyramids, which was scheduled for next month, citing regional tensions amid ongoing war between Israel and Iran, state media reported. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the opening, which was originally scheduled for July 3, would be postponed until the last quarter of this year. The state-run newspaper al-Ahram quoted Madbouly as saying the postponement of the event aims to provide an "appropriate atmosphere" for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), and the new date would be set soon. GEM, deemed the world's largest museum of the ancient Egyptian civilization, showcases thousands of artifacts, including the full legendary collection of Tutankhamun featuring the king boy's iconic mask. Despite the delay, GEM will remain open to visitors as part of its ongoing soft opening, al-Ahram Online reported. Egypt has in recent years announced a string of archaeological discoveries in several parts of the nation to boost its tourism industry, which is a main source of national income.
Travel Daily News
13-06-2025
- Travel Daily News
Travel agency stops selling animal rides at the Giza Pyramids
After seeing PETA Asia's recent undercover investigation showing dying camels, beaten horses, and underfed animals, South Africa headquartered Timbuktu Travel quickly stopped offering activities involving camels and horses forced to carry visitors at the Giza Pyramids in Egypt from its itineraries and is removing such promotions from its website. In thanks, PETA Asia is sending the company – which was named 2024's World's Best Tour Operator by Travel + Leisure magazine – delicious vegan chocolates. PETA Asia's latest investigation into the historic site documented that handlers violently beat exhausted horses and camels who are used to haul tourists in the blistering heat and without shade. Injured and malnourished horses were seen eating from garbage dumps, and the bodies of dead horses were found discarded every day at trash sites outside the Giza Pyramids. Camels considered too old, sick, or injured to be useful were often hauled to a slaughterhouse, where their throats were slit while they were still conscious. One camel on video can be seen continuing to kick for agonising minutes after her throat was cut. 'PETA Asia thanks the growing list of companies that recognise that travellers are appalled by the violence inflicted on camels and horses at the pyramids of Giza,' says PETA Asia Senior Vice President Jason Baker. 'We applaud Timbuktu Travel for shunning these shameful rides and urge Egyptian authorities to find a moral compass and ban the blight of animal abuse at the pyramids.' Horses are herd animals who mourn each other's deaths and can feel stressed if forced to live alone, while camels are known to greet one another by blowing air on each other's faces. Timbuktu Travel joins more than 50 businesses that won't promote or sell animal rides at the pyramids, including Airbnb, Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group, British Airways Holidays, easyJet holidays, Exodus Adventure Travels, Klook, Marriott, and TCS World Travel.
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Science
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Scientists uncover SECOND 'hidden city' beneath Egypt's Giza pyramids in discovery that rewrites history
Scientists who revealed an underground 'hidden city' in Egypt have announced the discovery of a second city they say 'proves' the existence of a massive subterranean complex linking the Giza pyramids 2,000 feet beneath the surface. The newly-discovered shafts and chambers could rewrite history if confirmed to be true. Your browser does not support iframes.
