Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Statuette of architect among new cache of ancient Egyptian artifacts
Egypt on Monday unveiled a cache of sarcophagi and bronze statuettes, including one of pioneering architect Imhotep, at the Saqqara archaeological site south of Cairo.
They were the latest in a series of discoveries made in the area.
Ancient goddess sculpture found by farmer in Gaza Strip
A Palestinian farmer found a rare 4,500-year-old stone sculpture while working his land in the southern Gaza Strip, ruling Hamas authorities announced on April 25.
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said the 22-centimeter tall limestone head is believed to represent the Canaanite goddess Anat and is estimated to be dated to around 2,500 B.C.