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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announced his country's vision on Sunday to reinforce cooperation with Africa and tackle climate change, news agencies have reported. "The required political and social environment for the quick implementation of projects and programmes to reduce carbon emissions and increase access to renewable energy must be provided," said Al-Sisi. "Fair pathways […]
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At least 2 dead as fourth building collapses in Egypt in a month
July 17th, 2023 
Awake Goy At least two people were killed and nine others were injured when an eight-storey building collapsed in Beheira Governorate, northwest of Cairo, the fourth accident of its kind within 30 days. Egyptian media outlets said the authorities received a report of the property collapse near Al-Faharin Mosque in the city of Rashid and the Civil […]
Egypt religious officials respond to Ben-Gvir remarks on ‘extremist Islam’
July 15th, 2023 Awake Goy Former head of the Fatwa Committee at Al-Azhar Al-Shareef, Sheikh Abdul Hamid Al-Atrash, on Friday slammed Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir over claiming that burning the Torah in Sweden is a result of “extremist Islam”. Sweden gave permission early on Friday for a protest in front of the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm, during […]
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No Comments »The Djoser Step Pyramid: Architectural Marvel of Egypt (Video)
July 5th, 2023 Awake Goy At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained. The goal […]
Book of the Dead: Ancient Egypt’s Quest for Eternal Life (Video)
June 30th, 2023 Awake Goy The Egyptian Book of the Dead, or “The Book of Coming Forth by Day,” is an ancient religious text that played a significant role in Egyptian funerary practices around 1550 BC. Read more Section: Artifacts Ancient Writings News Videos Read Later Source Views: 0
Tehran says welcomes restoration of ties with Egypt, Morocco
June 29th, 2023 Awake Goy TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Thursday that Tehran welcomes good relationship with Egypt and Morocco as two Muslim states while expressing his country’s unhappiness the ongoing civil war in Sudan. Source Views: 0
World Food Program, Egypt launch humanitarian corridor to conflict-ridden Sudan
June 21st, 2023 Awake Goy The World Food Program (WFP) and Egypt, on Tuesday, launched a safe humanitarian corridor to support thousands of Sudanese trapped by the conflict that has been raging in the country for more than two months, Anadolu Agency reports. In a statement, WFP said the humanitarian corridor was opened between Aswan in southern Egypt and Wadi […]
Egypt-Sudan border crisis: ‘It’s about showing we need more funding to open our borders’
June 21st, 2023 Awake Goy When rival factions began fighting across Sudan in mid-April, thousands of people crossed into Egypt to escape the air strikes and machine gun fire. At the time, the horrors unfolding in Sudan were widespread: reports of rape, a healthcare system close to collapse and soldiers trashing homes hit global headlines. By 17 May, almost 90,000 […]
Egypt says no deal with Ethiopia on Nile Dam filling
May 24th, 2023 Awake Goy Egypt has denied Ethiopian claims of reaching an agreement on the period of filling a hydroelectric dam being built on the River Nile, Anadolu News Agency reports. Egypt and Ethiopia have been locked in a years-long dispute on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, a tributary of the River Nile. Egypt […]
Iran, Egypt to open embassies soon: MP
May 15th, 2023 Awake Goy TEHRAN – An Iranian lawmaker confirmed press reports that Iran and Egypt are holding talks in Baghdad, saying the two countries will soon resume diplomatic relations. Source Views: 0
What Did Ancient Egypt Really Look Like? A Visual Tour (Video)
April 28th, 2023 Awake Goy Ancient Egypt, the cradle of civilization and one of the most fascinating cultures in human history, still captivates our imagination with its impressive architectural wonders, elaborate art, and unique landscapes. Read more Section: Artifacts Ancient Technology News Video Read Later Source Views: 0
15 Incredible Discoveries from Ancient Egypt (Video)
April 27th, 2023 Awake Goy Egypt is a civilization that continues to fascinate, enlighten, and puzzle people to this day. Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News Ancient Places Africa Video Read Later Source Views: 0
Citizens of Turkiye can now obtain visa on arrival in Egypt
April 19th, 2023 Awake Goy Turkish citizens will now be able to obtain a visa for Egypt on arrival, according to an announcement on Saturday by Turkiye's charge d'affaires in Cairo. "Our citizens will be able to enter Egypt without obtaining a visa in advance," Salih Mutlu Sen said on Twitter, adding the following day that it will be "the […]
Unleashing the Fury of the Khopesh: A Look at Egypt’s Deadliest Weapon (Video)
April 3rd, 2023 Awake Goy An often overlooked area of Egyptology is perhaps one of the most important of all, Ancient Egypt’s incredibly impressive military technology. Read more Section: Artifacts Ancient Technology News Video History Read Later Source Views: 0
Why has Turkey Stepped Up its Diplomatic Efforts with Egypt?
March 30th, 2023 Awake Goy The discussion of many contentious issues in Turkish society has been considerably enhanced in light of the impending elections in this nation. As the political battle rages on, several candidates and parties are attempting to play both domestic and foreign policy cards to win over voters. For instance, the leader of the Rodina party and […]
World Bank agrees $7bn, 5-year partnership with Egypt
March 23rd, 2023 Awake Goy The World Bank said, on Wednesday, it had approved a new $7 billion partnership agreement with Egypt for 2023-2027 with a focus on boosting private sector jobs, provision of better health and education services, and adaptation to climate change, Reuters reports. The Country Partnership Agreement (CPF) will entail $1 billion per year from the International […]
Archaeologists Discover Rare Zodiac Carvings at Egypt’s Temple of Esna
March 23rd, 2023 Awake Goy Archaeologists engaged in restoration and re-coloring work at the Temple of Esna in Egypt have succeeded in uncovering a remarkable representation of celestial bodies together with all 12 signs of the zodiac. Read more Section: News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Africa History Ancient Traditions Read Later Source Views: 0
Thutmose III, the Famed Warrior King of Ancient Egypt
March 22nd, 2023 Awake Goy The power that marked the rise of Ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom period rested solely on the shoulders of capable pharaohs. Such a vast realm could never thrive if it weren’t for leaders that were bold, confident, and eager to expand their territories. One such pharaoh was Thutmose III, widely regarded as one of Ancient Egypt’s […]
Plea to Protect Predynastic Rock Art to Save the Deep Past of Egypt
March 17th, 2023 Awake Goy In some of the harshest landscapes found anywhere in Egypt, archaeologists have discovered a stunning collection of petroglyphs (rock art) and inscriptions that date from the fifth millennium BC up through the first millennium AD. The former images are especially remarkable, since they show that the roots of the revered ancient Egyptian culture can be […]
Egypt: Calls to eat donkey, horse meat spark controversy on social media
March 11th, 2023 Awake Goy An Egyptian journalist sparked controversy after he called on citizens to eat horse and donkey meat in light of the high prices of meat and poultry in the country. The contention worsened when an official at the National Nutrition Institute said the institute did not object: "Provided there is societal consensus on the matter." The […]
