Archaeologists date cloth with layers, dye residues, and radiocarbon dating. This method measures carbon-14 decay to estimate age, because labels rarely survive. The British Museum defines Egypt’s ...

Egypt isn’t merely a destination; it’s a dialogue with time. Few countries can claim a living relationship with their past quite like this one, where ancient cities hum beside modern streets, and ...

Coptic Lives, a Core Curriculum course, offers students a gateway into what it would be like to live in historical Coptic society. Investigating history through archeological methods, students ...

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat has unveiled Soul and Love, a poignant temporary exhibition within the Egyptian Textiles Hall. Curated in collaboration with the Coptic ...

In a recent interview broadcast on the Saudi Al-Arabiya channel, former Culture Minister Farouk Hosni, the former official of the ancient regime who barely makes it to the public sphere today, spoke ...

Spring: Day temperatures are 80°F, and nights are for dining beneath the stars. Set in a 15th-century palace, the open-air Mamai restaurant serves classic Arabian grilled meats, including kebab and ...

Located in Coptic Cairo in the southern part of the city, the Coptic Museum offers fascinating insight into ancient Cairo's relationship with Christianity. Since 1910, this museum has been displaying ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June 1 marks Global Coptic Day, a worldwide celebration of the rich history and enduring faith of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The day commemorates the Holy Family’s biblical ...

The Coptic Archbishop of London is seeking clarification over reports that the oldest functioning monastery in the world is to be closed. It follows a court ruling this week over a land dispute ...

Undoubtedly Egypt’s most famous attraction, the three pyramids of kings Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure sit on the Giza plateau in Greater Cairo, flanked by the Great Sphinx. Visitors can go inside any of ...

Jesus the King in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, is the state’s first Coptic Catholic church. The Coptic Catholic community celebrates Mass on Sept. 21, 2024, as Jesus the King parish in Perth Amboy, New ...