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Sunday, 15 January 2023

Archaeologists unearth ancient tomb in Luxor

A new ancient discovery in Luxor: An Egyptian-British archaeological mission discovered a royal tomb in Luxor dating to the 18th Pharaonic Dynasty, according to a Tourism Ministry statement. Deutsche Welle, Agence France Presse, and the Associated Press all have coverage.

Also making headlines:

  • Natural gas exports are on the rise: “Egypt ramped up LNG exports last year to maximize use of its terminals and further its role as a hub of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern supply to Europe,” writes Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI) in a wrapper on the story.
  • Rigoletto is back at the Opera House after what Chinese state news agency Xinhua says is a 150-year break.
  • Food carts are struggling: A ubiquitous feature of Cairo’s streets, food carts are suffering from rising food prices and increasing competition. (The National)
  • Fayoum: A hidden tourist attraction. National Geographic takes us on a tour through Fayoum, its deserts and archaeological sites.

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