5 persons ordered pretrial detention over stealing antiquities from Sohag University museum

Egypt Today (2022). 5 persons ordered pretrial detention over stealing antiquities from Sohag University museum. Egypt Today. 25 October.

11 Egyptians, one American on trial for smuggling antiquities to the US

Ibrahim Ayyad (2022). 11 Egyptians, one American on trial for smuggling antiquities to the US. Al-Monitor. 25 October.

Five suspects arrested over theft of artifacts from Sohag University museum

Egypt Independent (2022). Five suspects arrested over theft of artifacts from Sohag University museum. Egypt Independent. 25 October.

Suspicious fruit ship had 1,700 smuggled Egyptian artifacts on board, officials say Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article267820872.html#storylink=cpy

Aspen Pflughoeft (2022). Suspicious fruit ship had 1,700 smuggled Egyptian artifacts on board, officials say Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article267820872.html#storylink=cpy. Miami Herald. 25 October.

Amr Adib reveals theft of Egypt museum contains 700 antiquities

Egypt Independent (2022). Amr Adib reveals theft of Egypt museum contains 700 antiquities. Egypt Independent. 24 October.

Three university students arrested for stealing artefacts from Sohag University museum

Habiba Hamdy (2022). Three university students arrested for stealing artefacts from Sohag University museum. Ahram Online. 24 October.

Four arrested after 59 artefacts stolen from Egyptian university museum

Kamal Tabikha (2022). Four arrested after 59 artefacts stolen from Egyptian university museum. The National News. 24 October.

Statue of Aphrodite, 1,752 artifacts seized at Nuweiba Seaport

Mustafa Marie (2022). Statue of Aphrodite, 1,752 artifacts seized at Nuweiba Seaport. Egypt Today. 23 October.

Egypt, Belgium discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in tourism, antiquities sectors

Daily News Egypt (2022). Egypt, Belgium discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in tourism, antiquities sectors. Zawya. 17 October.

Egyptians call for the return of the Rosetta Stone and other ancient artifacts

Vanessa Romo (2022). Egyptians call for the return of the Rosetta Stone and other ancient artifacts. NPR. 12 October.

Archaeologists Are Uniting to Demand the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt

Taylor Dafoe (2022). Archaeologists Are Uniting to Demand the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt. ArtNet News. 6 October.

Egypt's police seize 54 stolen ancient artefacts

Xinhua (2022). Egypt's police seize 54 stolen ancient artefacts. Daily News Egypt. 4 October.

Egypt recovers ancient wooden coffin cover from Houston museum

Ahram Online (2022). Egypt recovers ancient wooden coffin cover from Houston museum. Ahram Online. 30 September.

Doubts cast over provenance of unearthed Sappho poems

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Charlotte Higgins (2021). Doubts cast over provenance of unearthed Sappho poems. The Guardian. 25 March.

Egypt: Artefacts repatriated

Nevine El-Aref (2021). Egypt: Artefacts repatriated. Ahram Online. 17 March.

Egypt demands Italy to hand over former Italian diplomats over smuggled antiquities case

Ahram Online (2020). Egypt demands Italy to hand over former Italian diplomats over smuggled antiquities case. Ahram Online. 18 December.

Police arrest photographer and model behind controversial Saqqara photoshoot

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2020). Police arrest photographer and model behind controversial Saqqara photoshoot. Egypt Independent. 1 December.

Archaeological Unit of Rafah Land Port, Custom Authorities succeeded in seizing 9 archaeological coins

Egypt Today (2020). Archaeological Unit of Rafah Land Port, Custom Authorities succeeded in seizing 9 archaeological coins. Egypt Today. 26 November.

New York authorities return ancient stele to Egypt

Vincent Noce (2020). New York authorities return ancient stele to Egypt. The Art Newspaper. 23 November.

Egypt: Anger at loan of Islamic artefacts to Saudi Arabia for two years

Middle East Eye (2020). Egypt: Anger at loan of Islamic artefacts to Saudi Arabia for two years. Middle East Eye. 15 November.

Pandemic harms efforts to rein in antiquities theft

France 24 (2020). Pandemic harms efforts to rein in antiquities theft. France 24. 9 November.

The seizure of a person while excavating antiquities at his home

al Khaleej Today (2020). The seizure of a person while excavating antiquities at his home. al Khaleej Today. 6 November.

Egypt recovers part of sarcophagus from Italy

Nevine El-Aref (2020). Egypt recovers part of sarcophagus from Italy. Ahram Online. 5 November.

French dealer sues over Egyptian stele seized on way to Tefaf New York

Vincent Noce (2020). French dealer sues over Egyptian stele seized on way to Tefaf New York. The Art Newspaper. 4 September.

Climbing up Egyptian antiquities without license now punishable with 1 month imprisonment

Egypt Independent (2020). Climbing up Egyptian antiquities without license now punishable with 1 month imprisonment. Egypt Independent. 3 September.

Relocation of Egyptian Sphinxes Exposes Them to Potential Environmental Damage, Experts Fear

Rachel Delia Benaim (2020). Relocation of Egyptian Sphinxes Exposes Them to Potential Environmental Damage, Experts Fear. The Weather Channel. 19 May.

Egypt, Greece ministers tackle combating illegal trafficking in antiquities

Egypt Today (2020). Egypt, Greece ministers tackle combating illegal trafficking in antiquities. Egypt Today. 22 February.

Egypt Sentences Ex-Minister's Brother for Artifact Smuggling

Associated Press (2020). Egypt Sentences Ex-Minister's Brother for Artifact Smuggling. The New York Times. 15 February.

Spain takes protection measures for Temple of Debod after Hawass visits Madrid

Mustafa Marie (2020). Spain takes protection measures for Temple of Debod after Hawass visits Madrid. Egypt Today. 11 February.

Parliament approves law amendments punishing obscene acts in Egypt's archaeological sites

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2020). Parliament approves law amendments punishing obscene acts in Egypt's archaeological sites. Egypt Independent. 10 February.

Egypt grapples with smuggling of artifacts

Mohamed El-Shamaa (2020). Egypt grapples with smuggling of artifacts. Arab News. 8 February.

Instagram and YouTube Star Jailed for Climbing The Great Pyramid of Giza

D.L. Cade (2020). Instagram and YouTube Star Jailed for Climbing The Great Pyramid of Giza. Peta Pixel. 16 January.

Met Museum to Return Prize Artifact Because It Was Stolen

Colin Moynihan (2019). Met Museum to Return Prize Artifact Because It Was Stolen. The New York Times. 15 February.

Zahi Hawass demands retrieval of Egypt's looted artifacts

Mustafa Marie (2019). Zahi Hawass demands retrieval of Egypt's looted artifacts. Egypt Today. 14 February.

Former minister's brother arrested for smuggled antiquities

Mira Maged (2019). Former minister's brother arrested for smuggled antiquities. Egypt Independent. 14 February.

Stolen Ancient Egyptian Artifact Retrieved at Amsterdam

Egyptian Streets (2019). Stolen Ancient Egyptian Artifact Retrieved at Amsterdam. Egyptian Streets. 13 February.

Scotland Insists on Legal Right to Keep Pyramid Stone, Egypt Awaits Documents

Asharq Al-Awsat (2019). Scotland Insists on Legal Right to Keep Pyramid Stone, Egypt Awaits Documents. Asharq Al-Awsat. 13 February.

Museum of Scotland says Egyptian pyramid stone is not stolen

Severin Carrell (2019). Museum of Scotland says Egyptian pyramid stone is not stolen. The Guardian. 6 February.

Citizen excavating for antiquities near Pyramids arrested

Egypt Today (2019). Citizen excavating for antiquities near Pyramids arrested. Egypt Today. 5 February.

Illegal excavation near Giza accidentally uncovers ancient tomb

Mira Maged (2019). Illegal excavation near Giza accidentally uncovers ancient tomb. Egypt Independent. 4 February.

Egypt Foils Attempt to Smuggle Egyptian Antiquities Into Turkey

Asharq Al-Awsat (2019). Egypt Foils Attempt to Smuggle Egyptian Antiquities Into Turkey. Asharq Al-Awsat. 4 February.

Egypt police find ancient burial site while investigating illegal dig at house near Pyramids

Ahram Online (2019). Egypt police find ancient burial site while investigating illegal dig at house near Pyramids. Ahram Online. 3 February.

Egypt police raid `illegal' properties near pyramids

Middle East Monitor (2019). Egypt police raid `illegal' properties near pyramids. Middle East Monitor. 23 January.

Antiquities ministry starts inventory of artefact storehouses throughout Egypt

Nevine El-Aref (2019). Antiquities ministry starts inventory of artefact storehouses throughout Egypt. Ahram Online. 22 January.

Looters Beware: The British Museum Is Leading an International Task Force Fighting the Illicit Trade in Egyptian Antiquities

Javier Pes (2019). Looters Beware: The British Museum Is Leading an International Task Force Fighting the Illicit Trade in Egyptian Antiquities. ArtNet News. 21 January.

The UK's past means disputes over its museum contents are inevitable

Liam Kirkaldy (2019). The UK's past means disputes over its museum contents are inevitable. Holyrood. 18 January.

Egyptian Ex-Minister Calls for Return of Nefertiti's Bust From Germany

Egypt Independent (2018). Egyptian Ex-Minister Calls for Return of Nefertiti's Bust From Germany. Albawaba. 21 December.

Egypt arrests two people accused of helping stage naked photoshoot on pyramid

Ruth Michaelson (2018). Egypt arrests two people accused of helping stage naked photoshoot on pyramid. The Guardian. 14 December.

Iraqi Federal Police arrests 2 people attempting to sell pharaonic antiquities

Egypt Today (2018). Iraqi Federal Police arrests 2 people attempting to sell pharaonic antiquities. Egypt Today. 9 November.

Will the London obelisk return to Egypt?

Zahi Hawass (2018). Will the London obelisk return to Egypt?. Egypt Independent. 31 October.

Saqqara police arrests 4 people attempting to sell ancient coffin

Amr Mohamed Kandil (2018). Saqqara police arrests 4 people attempting to sell ancient coffin. Egypt Today. 30 October.

Bronze decorations stolen from Fayoum mosque door: Antiquities ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2018). Bronze decorations stolen from Fayoum mosque door: Antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 29 October.

Two brothers killed during illegal excavation for antiquities in Sohag

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2018). Two brothers killed during illegal excavation for antiquities in Sohag. Egypt Independent. 6 October.

Egyptian Police Arrest 3 for Illegal Digging for Artefacts

Albawaba (2018). Egyptian Police Arrest 3 for Illegal Digging for Artefacts. Albawaba. 2 October.

A relief of king Amenhotep I recovered from London

Nevine El-Aref (2018). A relief of king Amenhotep I recovered from London. Ahram Online. 21 September.

Egypt police arrest artifact gang in Cairo, seize ancient pieces: Ministry

Ayat Al Tawy (2018). Egypt police arrest artifact gang in Cairo, seize ancient pieces: Ministry. Ahram Online. 5 September.

Archeologist denies reports on replacing basalt tiles floor with asphalt at Al Moez st.

Egypt Today (2018). Archeologist denies reports on replacing basalt tiles floor with asphalt at Al Moez st.. Egypt Today. 19 July.

Ministry of Antiquities receives 116 antiques after failure to smuggle them abroad

Farah Tawfeek (2018). Ministry of Antiquities receives 116 antiques after failure to smuggle them abroad. Egypt Independent. 16 July.

Egypt arrests 7 for illegal archaeology and antiquities removal

Africa Times (2018). Egypt arrests 7 for illegal archaeology and antiquities removal. Africa Times. 11 July.

Egypt's smuggled treasures to Italy exhibited at Egyptian Museum

Egypt Today (2018). Egypt's smuggled treasures to Italy exhibited at Egyptian Museum. Egypt Today. 4 July.

Antique sarcophagus found by security forces in Alexandria

Walaa Ali (2018). Antique sarcophagus found by security forces in Alexandria. Egypt Today. 1 July.

Italian Police Forces Seize Stolen Egyptian Artifacts in Naples

Egyptian Streets (2018). Italian Police Forces Seize Stolen Egyptian Artifacts in Naples. Egyptian Streets. 23 May.

British Museum launches Egyptian antiquities database to track looted artefacts

Laura Chesters (2018). British Museum launches Egyptian antiquities database to track looted artefacts. Antiques Trade Gazette. 4 May.

Cyprus hands Egypt ancient artefacts stolen in 1980s

AFP (2018). Cyprus hands Egypt ancient artefacts stolen in 1980s. News24. 2 May.

New law intensifies penalties for antiquity-related crimes

Marina Gamil (2018). New law intensifies penalties for antiquity-related crimes. Egypt Today. 24 April.

Egypt to fine people who pester tourists

Ruth Michaelson (2018). Egypt to fine people who pester tourists. The Guardian. 24 April.

72 officials charged with theft after turning ancient archaeological site into parking lot

Egypt Independent (2018). 72 officials charged with theft after turning ancient archaeological site into parking lot. Egypt Independent. 5 April.

Egypt retrieves mummy parts smuggled to U.S. over 90 years ago

Xinhua (2018). Egypt retrieves mummy parts smuggled to U.S. over 90 years ago. New China. 27 March.

Police seize ancient Egyptian, Greek artifacts in Upper Egypt

Rana Atef (2018). Police seize ancient Egyptian, Greek artifacts in Upper Egypt. Egypt Today. 18 January.

Historical door at Giza Pyramids stolen

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2018). Historical door at Giza Pyramids stolen. Egypt Independent. 15 January.

After More Than 90 Years, Looted Mummy Parts Repatriated to Egypt

Jason Daley (2018). After More Than 90 Years, Looted Mummy Parts Repatriated to Egypt. Smithsonian. 9 January.

Antiquities smugglers to face up to life imprisonment: Amendment

Egypt Today (2018). Antiquities smugglers to face up to life imprisonment: Amendment. Egypt Today. 3 January.

Ancient Egyptian Mummy's Skull and Dismembered Hands to be Returned to Egypt 90 Years After Being Taken to the U.S.

Callum Paton (2018). Ancient Egyptian Mummy's Skull and Dismembered Hands to be Returned to Egypt 90 Years After Being Taken to the U.S.. Newsweek. 3 January.

Egyptian prosecutors launch investigation into theft from Agricultural Museum

Ahram Online (2017). Egyptian prosecutors launch investigation into theft from Agricultural Museum. Ahram Online. 28 December.

329 Smuggled Ancient Coins Seized in Cairo Airport En Route to France

Albawaba (2017). 329 Smuggled Ancient Coins Seized in Cairo Airport En Route to France. Albawaba. 26 December.

Bid to smuggle collectibles of Mohamed Ali family, King Farouq foiled

Egypt Today (2017). Bid to smuggle collectibles of Mohamed Ali family, King Farouq foiled. Egypt Today. 25 December.

Life imprisonment, fine of LE 1M for smuggling antiquities

Egypt Today (2017). Life imprisonment, fine of LE 1M for smuggling antiquities. Egypt Today. 19 December.

Hurghada Airport thwarts smuggling of 102 artifacts

Egypt Today (2017). Hurghada Airport thwarts smuggling of 102 artifacts. Egypt Today. 9 December.

Cairo Airport thwarts smuggling of 28 historic coins

Egypt Today (2017). Cairo Airport thwarts smuggling of 28 historic coins. Egypt Today. 6 December.

'Indiana Joan': 95-year-old accused of looting Middle East tombs

BBC News (2017). 'Indiana Joan': 95-year-old accused of looting Middle East tombs. BBC News. 24 November.

'Indiana Joan': Perth woman, 95, accused of looting Egypt artefacts

Associated Press (2017). 'Indiana Joan': Perth woman, 95, accused of looting Egypt artefacts. The Guardian. 24 November.

Minister of Antiquities: 33,000 Egyptian Artefacts are Missing

Walid Abdul Rahman (2017). Minister of Antiquities: 33,000 Egyptian Artefacts are Missing. Asharq Al-Awsat. 22 November.

Egypt's Antiquities Ministry struggles with smuggling

Hani Sameer (2017). Egypt's Antiquities Ministry struggles with smuggling. Al Monitor. 21 November.

Egypt awaits return of stolen Ramses II ship from Cyprus

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). Egypt awaits return of stolen Ramses II ship from Cyprus. Egypt Independent. 21 November.

International law prevents recovery of Rosetta Stone from UK, Egypt's antiquities minister tells MPs

Gamal Essam El-Din (2017). International law prevents recovery of Rosetta Stone from UK, Egypt's antiquities minister tells MPs. Ahram Online. 20 November.

Egypt to retrieve 14 artifacts from Cyprus

Egypt Independent (2017). Egypt to retrieve 14 artifacts from Cyprus. Egypt Independent. 19 November.

Egypt requests return of ancient vessel through normal procedure

Cyprus Mail (2017). Egypt requests return of ancient vessel through normal procedure. Cyprus Mail. 19 November.

MPs want stolen 'Sisi gift' to remain as part of police probe

Elias Hazou (2017). MPs want stolen 'Sisi gift' to remain as part of police probe. Cyprus Mail. 17 November.

464 historical artifacts seized by police in Fayoum

Egypt Today (2017). 464 historical artifacts seized by police in Fayoum. Egypt Today. 9 November.

A 95-Year-Old "Real Life Tomb Raider" Isn't a Hero, She's a Thief

Rae Paoletta (2017). A 95-Year-Old "Real Life Tomb Raider" Isn't a Hero, She's a Thief. Inverse. 7 November.

Egypt recovers 354 antiques seized in United Arab Emirates

Global Times (2017). Egypt recovers 354 antiques seized in United Arab Emirates. Global Times. 6 November.

Indiana Joan: Meet WA's real life tomb raider, 95-year-old Joan Howard

Joseph Catanzaro (2017). Indiana Joan: Meet WA's real life tomb raider, 95-year-old Joan Howard. The West Australian. 4 November.

ScanPyramids mission rushed in announcing 'discovery of new void' in Giza's Khufu': Egypt antiquities ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2017). ScanPyramids mission rushed in announcing 'discovery of new void' in Giza's Khufu': Egypt antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 2 November.

79 rare antiques stolen from Tel Al-Fara'een

Egypt Today (2017). 79 rare antiques stolen from Tel Al-Fara'een. Egypt Today. 30 October.

Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon. Ahram Online. 29 October.

Egypt retrieves 8 looted antiquities from France

Egypt Today (2017). Egypt retrieves 8 looted antiquities from France. Egypt Today. 28 October.

France to return 8 stolen ancient Egyptian artefacts on Thursday

Nevine El-Aref (2017). France to return 8 stolen ancient Egyptian artefacts on Thursday. Ahram Online. 25 October.

Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?

Joel Baden Candida Moss (2017). Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?. The Daily Beast. 22 October.

Historical Porcelain Pots smuggling attempt

Egypt Today (2017). Historical Porcelain Pots smuggling attempt. Egypt Today. 19 October.

Larnaca CID seize stolen ancient Egyptian pot

Angelos Anastasiou (2017). Larnaca CID seize stolen ancient Egyptian pot. Cyprus Mail. 17 October.

Ottoman-era artefacts seized at Cairo airport to go to Museum of Islamic Art

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Ottoman-era artefacts seized at Cairo airport to go to Museum of Islamic Art. Ahram Online. 20 September.

Break-in at Mohamed Ali Palace in Shubra, no artefacts missing: Ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Break-in at Mohamed Ali Palace in Shubra, no artefacts missing: Ministry. Ahram Online. 20 September.

No Egyptian antiquities were smuggled to Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum: Official

Egypt Independent (2017). No Egyptian antiquities were smuggled to Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum: Official. Egypt Independent. 19 September.

Two suspects arrested over illegal excavation in Cairo and Sharqia

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). Two suspects arrested over illegal excavation in Cairo and Sharqia. Egypt Independent. 18 September.

Authorities seize attempt to smuggle ancient guns to Turkey

Daily News Egypt (2017). Authorities seize attempt to smuggle ancient guns to Turkey. Daily News Egypt. 17 September.

Fatwa allowing illegal antiquities excavation triggers ire in Egypt

Menna A. Farouk (2017). Fatwa allowing illegal antiquities excavation triggers ire in Egypt. Al Monitor. 15 September.

Metro station police foil security guard's attempt to steal artefact from Coptic Museum

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Metro station police foil security guard's attempt to steal artefact from Coptic Museum. Ahram Online. 14 September.

Poor Egyptians dig up homes in search of antiquities

Bel Trew (2017). Poor Egyptians dig up homes in search of antiquities. The Sunday Times. 4 September.

Egypt returns stolen antique money to Iraq and China

Ashraf Abd al-Hameed (2017). Egypt returns stolen antique money to Iraq and China. Al Arabiya. 28 August.

Looters of Egyptian Artifacts Try to Recruit Egyptologists for Help

Owen Jarus (2017). Looters of Egyptian Artifacts Try to Recruit Egyptologists for Help. Live Science. 28 August.

Egypt returns stolen currency artefacts to Iraq, China

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egypt returns stolen currency artefacts to Iraq, China. Ahram Online. 28 August.

Egyptian authorities foil attempt to smuggle Khedival-era antiquities to Saudi Arabia

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egyptian authorities foil attempt to smuggle Khedival-era antiquities to Saudi Arabia. Ahram Online. 23 August.

Egyptian antiquities ministry inspects Khufu's boat after accident causes 'mild' damage to beam

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egyptian antiquities ministry inspects Khufu's boat after accident causes 'mild' damage to beam. Ahram Online. 21 August.

Attempt to smuggle 18th century artefacts foiled at Egypt's Hurghada port

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Attempt to smuggle 18th century artefacts foiled at Egypt's Hurghada port. Ahram Online. 17 August.

Egypt says 33,000 artefacts lost in 50 years

Mohamed Mahmoud (2017). Egypt says 33,000 artefacts lost in 50 years. AA. 16 August.

Antiquities Ministry official denies robbery of 32,000 archaeological pieces from museum

Egypt Independent (2017). Antiquities Ministry official denies robbery of 32,000 archaeological pieces from museum. Egypt Independent. 16 August.

Greek Police help Egyptian peers arrest antiquities trader

eKathimerini (2017). Greek Police help Egyptian peers arrest antiquities trader. eKathimerini. 12 August.

Ministry of Antiquities denies alleged risk of collapse of Qaitbay Citadel

Egypt Independent (2017). Ministry of Antiquities denies alleged risk of collapse of Qaitbay Citadel. Egypt Independent. 9 August.

Five killed while illegally digging for antiquities in Egypt's Sohag

Ahram Online (2017). Five killed while illegally digging for antiquities in Egypt's Sohag. Ahram Online. 1 August.

Egypt foils attempt to smuggle collection of coins from different eras

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egypt foils attempt to smuggle collection of coins from different eras. Ahram Online. 27 July.

Police foil attempt to steal goddess Isis statue in Nubia Museum

Egypt Independent (2017). Police foil attempt to steal goddess Isis statue in Nubia Museum. Egypt Independent. 24 July.

Hobby Lobby under investigation over sale of 5th‑century Bible fragment

Bel Trew (2017). Hobby Lobby under investigation over sale of 5th‑century Bible fragment. The Times. 20 July.

Palestinian caught trying to smuggle rare, ancient coins from Gaza

The Times of Israel (2017). Palestinian caught trying to smuggle rare, ancient coins from Gaza. The Times of Israel. 16 July.

AUC hands over to Egypt 5,000 artifacts from past archaeological excavations

Nevine El-Aref (2017). AUC hands over to Egypt 5,000 artifacts from past archaeological excavations. Ahram Online. 16 July.

Administrative Prosecution refers 3 Ministry of Antiquities officials to trial over excavation fiasco

Daily News Egypt (2017). Administrative Prosecution refers 3 Ministry of Antiquities officials to trial over excavation fiasco. MENA Financial Network. 8 July.

Egypt's sunken antiquities threatened by ship waste

TRT World (2017). Egypt's sunken antiquities threatened by ship waste. TRT World. 18 June.

484 antiques were returned to Egypt: Anany

Daily News Egypt (2017). 484 antiques were returned to Egypt: Anany. Daily News Egypt. 18 June.

Qurans from Ottoman era seized at Cairo International Airport

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Qurans from Ottoman era seized at Cairo International Airport. Ahram Online. 17 June.

Encroachments made since 2011 removed from Egypt's Dahshur Necropolis

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Encroachments made since 2011 removed from Egypt's Dahshur Necropolis. Ahram Online. 15 June.

AUC hands over Egyptian artefacts from 1964 excavation in Fustat

Nevine El-Aref (2017). AUC hands over Egyptian artefacts from 1964 excavation in Fustat. Ahram Online. 13 June.

Lost Since World War II, Egyptian Artifact Returns to Germany

Megan Gannon (2017). Lost Since World War II, Egyptian Artifact Returns to Germany. Live Science. 1 June.

US museum returns ancient Egyptian stele missing since WWII

Frank Jordans (2017). US museum returns ancient Egyptian stele missing since WWII. Phys.org. 30 May.

Egypt says it retrieved 4 stolen artefacts from Britain

Middle East Monitor (2017). Egypt says it retrieved 4 stolen artefacts from Britain. Middle East Monitor. 24 May.

Ancient stone block discovered at illegal excavation site in Upper Egypt's Sohag

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Ancient stone block discovered at illegal excavation site in Upper Egypt's Sohag. Ahram Online. 18 May.

How Egypt plans to crack down on antiquities theft

Salwa Samir (2017). How Egypt plans to crack down on antiquities theft. Al Monitor. 18 May.

Ministry of Antiquities retrieves stolen artifacts from France

Daily News Egypt (2017). Ministry of Antiquities retrieves stolen artifacts from France. Daily News Egypt. 10 May.

Egypt cabinet approves bill raising max penalty for antiquities trade to life in prison

Ahram Online (2017). Egypt cabinet approves bill raising max penalty for antiquities trade to life in prison. Ahram Online. 4 May.

Two men killed in house collapse as they dig illegally for Egyptian artefacts

Ahram Online (2017). Two men killed in house collapse as they dig illegally for Egyptian artefacts. Ahram Online. 1 May.

Egyptian ministry staff face trial over theft from Giza Pyramids

El-Sayed Gamal El-Din (2017). Egyptian ministry staff face trial over theft from Giza Pyramids. Ahram Online. 24 April.

Official denies fire in Aswan Philae Temple

Egypt Independent (2017). Official denies fire in Aswan Philae Temple. Egypt Independent. 31 March.

Selling precious artefacts could top up Egypt's coffers

Patrick Werr (2017). Selling precious artefacts could top up Egypt's coffers. The National. 29 March.

Egypt recovers objects stolen from Al-Imam Al-Shafie Dome

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egypt recovers objects stolen from Al-Imam Al-Shafie Dome. Ahram Online. 29 March.

150 historic Palestinian coins seized in Cairo airport

Middle East Monitor (2017). 150 historic Palestinian coins seized in Cairo airport. Middle East Monitor. 22 March.

$100M in ancient artifacts shipped from Egypt and Turkey to the U.S. in 2016

Owen Jarus (2017). $100M in ancient artifacts shipped from Egypt and Turkey to the U.S. in 2016. CBS. 21 March.

New Kingdom mummy mask recovered from France

Nevine El-Aref (2017). New Kingdom mummy mask recovered from France. Ahram Online. 18 March.

Egypt thwarts 24 cases of antiquities theft in one week

Omar Thabet (2017). Egypt thwarts 24 cases of antiquities theft in one week. Andalou Agency. 13 March.

Pharaonic relics submerged with Titanic must be recovered: Egyptologist

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). Pharaonic relics submerged with Titanic must be recovered: Egyptologist. Egypt Independent. 12 March.

Officials deny any damage to newly-discovered king Ramses II statue during excavation

Egypt Independent (2017). Officials deny any damage to newly-discovered king Ramses II statue during excavation. Egypt Independent. 10 March.

Door and decorative elements of Sultan Al-Kamel Al-Ayyubi shrine stolen

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Door and decorative elements of Sultan Al-Kamel Al-Ayyubi shrine stolen. Ahram Online. 9 March.

Attempts to Retrieve Artifacts from Abroad Not in Egypt Favor: Former Antiquities Minister

Egyptian Streets (2017). Attempts to Retrieve Artifacts from Abroad Not in Egypt Favor: Former Antiquities Minister. Egyptian Streets. 2 March.

Photo showing party inside ancient Egypt tomb sparks outrage

Shounaz Meky (2017). Photo showing party inside ancient Egypt tomb sparks outrage. Al Arabiya. 1 March.

The Rise Of Fake And Forged Works Of Egyptian Modern Art

Artlyst (2017). The Rise Of Fake And Forged Works Of Egyptian Modern Art. Artlyst. 19 February.

Encroachments removed from Dahshour necropolis site: Ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Encroachments removed from Dahshour necropolis site: Ministry. Ahram Online. 10 February.

Cairo's Islamic Art Museum Reopens 3 Years After A Car Bomb Damaged It

WCAI (2017). Cairo's Islamic Art Museum Reopens 3 Years After A Car Bomb Damaged It. WCAI. 5 February.

Police seize 801 artifacts, preventing illegal sale in Sharqiya

Egypt Independent (2017). Police seize 801 artifacts, preventing illegal sale in Sharqiya. Egypt Independent. 2 February.

Egypt retrieves 2 artifacts from London

Egypt Independent (2017). Egypt retrieves 2 artifacts from London. Egypt Independent. 1 February.

Egypt retrieves 4,000-year-old figurine from London

Egypt Independent (2017). Egypt retrieves 4,000-year-old figurine from London. Egypt Independent. 29 January.

Historic lanterns stolen from Refai Mosque restored

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). Historic lanterns stolen from Refai Mosque restored. Egypt Independent. 25 January.

Lamps stolen from Cairo's El-Refai Mosque recovered

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Lamps stolen from Cairo's El-Refai Mosque recovered. Ahram Online. 24 January.

Movie director arrested over archaeological paintings theft

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). Movie director arrested over archaeological paintings theft. Egypt Independent. 20 January.

How Egypt is trying to stop looting at ancient mosques

Khalid Hassan (2017). How Egypt is trying to stop looting at ancient mosques. Al Monitor. 20 January.

Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art to open Friday after two-year closure

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art to open Friday after two-year closure. Ahram Online. 18 January.

Royal golden ring stored in Egyptian Museum not stolen as claimed

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Royal golden ring stored in Egyptian Museum not stolen as claimed. Ahram Online. 15 January.

Five ancient Egyptian artefacts smuggled to US repatriated

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Five ancient Egyptian artefacts smuggled to US repatriated. Ahram Online. 9 January.

House basements used for illegal excavation discovered in Luxor

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). House basements used for illegal excavation discovered in Luxor. Egypt Independent. 4 January.

Thieves get bright idea to steal six priceless Islamic lanterns from Cairo's Al Refai mosque

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Thieves get bright idea to steal six priceless Islamic lanterns from Cairo's Al Refai mosque. Albawaba. 2 January.

Egypt retrieves 340 smuggled artifacts from Jordan

Egypt Independent (2016). Egypt retrieves 340 smuggled artifacts from Jordan. Egypt Independent. 26 December.

Stolen relief of Queen Hatshepsut recovered from London

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Stolen relief of Queen Hatshepsut recovered from London. Ahram Online. 20 December.

Egypt antiquities ministry receives two stolen Islamic-era lamps from UAE

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt antiquities ministry receives two stolen Islamic-era lamps from UAE. Ahram Online. 15 December.

Repatriating the Past: Filling the Holes in Egypt's History Left by Looting

Katie A. Paul (2016). Repatriating the Past: Filling the Holes in Egypt's History Left by Looting. Heritage Daily. 12 December.

How Egypt intends to stop sale of its relics around the world

George Mikhail (2016). How Egypt intends to stop sale of its relics around the world. Al Monitor. 11 December.

Fruitful week for repatriation of Egyptian antiquities: Report

Ahram Online (2016). Fruitful week for repatriation of Egyptian antiquities: Report. Ahram Online. 7 December.

Amid regional instability and rising demand, a historic agreement could protect priceless cultural artifacts

Sandy Pterykowski (2016). Amid regional instability and rising demand, a historic agreement could protect priceless cultural artifacts. PBS. 6 December.

Stolen Mummy Hand Makes Its Way Home

Megan Gannon (2016). Stolen Mummy Hand Makes Its Way Home. Live Science. 2 December.

U.S., Egypt Sign Agreement to Thwart Trade in Illegal Antiquities

Kristin Romey (2016). U.S., Egypt Sign Agreement to Thwart Trade in Illegal Antiquities. National Geographic. 2 December.

Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic. Ahram Online. 30 November.

Transported porcelain artefacts are not damaged as rumoured: Egyptian antiquities ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Transported porcelain artefacts are not damaged as rumoured: Egyptian antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 29 November.

Secretary Kerry Signs Cultural Property Protection Agreement With Egypt

US State Department (2016). Secretary Kerry Signs Cultural Property Protection Agreement With Egypt. US Department of State. 29 November.

Egyptian antiquities again offered for sale in London

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Egyptian antiquities again offered for sale in London. Egypt Independent. 23 November.

Lawyer, driver arrested for possession of 29 artifacts

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Lawyer, driver arrested for possession of 29 artifacts. Egypt Independent. 18 November.

Antiquities mystery solved: Swiss return stolen artifact to Egypt

AT editor (2016). Antiquities mystery solved: Swiss return stolen artifact to Egypt. Africa Times. 14 November.

Outcry after Toledo Museum of Art sells ancient Greek and Egyptian objects at auction

Aimee Dawson (2016). Outcry after Toledo Museum of Art sells ancient Greek and Egyptian objects at auction. The Art Newspaper. 5 November.

Egypt bans cooperation with Toledo Museum over antiquities' sale

Middle East Monitor (2016). Egypt bans cooperation with Toledo Museum over antiquities' sale. Middle East Monitor. 1 November.

Egypt wants sanctions against museum for selling antiquities

Roberta Gedert (2016). Egypt wants sanctions against museum for selling antiquities. The Toledo Blade. 29 October.

Corruption central: The plundering of Egypt's relics

Amr Khalifa (2016). Corruption central: The plundering of Egypt's relics. Middle East Eye. 28 October.

Art expert slams Toledo museum on sale of antiquities

Wynne Everett (2016). Art expert slams Toledo museum on sale of antiquities. The Toledo Blade. 24 October.

Antiquities ministry trying to stop sale of Egyptian artefacts at New York auction

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Antiquities ministry trying to stop sale of Egyptian artefacts at New York auction. Ahram Online. 21 October.

Northampton Council Sekhemka statue 'now in US'

BBC News (2016). Northampton Council Sekhemka statue 'now in US'. BBC News. 15 October.

Sohag police arrest three suspected 'tomb raiders' with 15 stolen artifacts

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Sohag police arrest three suspected 'tomb raiders' with 15 stolen artifacts. Egypt Independent. 13 October.

Egyptian man dies while digging for artefacts in Alexandria

Ahram Online (2016). Egyptian man dies while digging for artefacts in Alexandria. Ahram Online. 13 October.

Organisers of dance party at Karnak temple referred to prosecutors for investigation

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Organisers of dance party at Karnak temple referred to prosecutors for investigation. Ahram Online. 12 October.

Nine suspects charged with smuggling rare Torah manuscripts into Israel

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Nine suspects charged with smuggling rare Torah manuscripts into Israel. Egypt Independent. 7 October.

Antiquities ministry receives golden mummy mask from French-Egyptian citizen

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Antiquities ministry receives golden mummy mask from French-Egyptian citizen. Ahram Online. 6 October.

Egypt's Own: Repatriation of Antiquities Proves to be a Mammoth Task

Sarah El Shaarawi (2016). Egypt's Own: Repatriation of Antiquities Proves to be a Mammoth Task. Newsweek. 5 October.

Egypt recovers 5 stolen artifacts from US

State Information Service (2016). Egypt recovers 5 stolen artifacts from US. State Information Service. 3 October.

Egypt retrieves 4 Pharaonic artifacts from the US

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Egypt retrieves 4 Pharaonic artifacts from the US. Egypt Independent. 3 October.

Egypt's Mallawi Museum reopens with looted collection mostly restored

Garry Shaw (2016). Egypt's Mallawi Museum reopens with looted collection mostly restored. The Art Newspaper. 23 September.

Egypt's Malawi Museum inaugurated

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt's Malawi Museum inaugurated. Ahram Online. 22 September.

Egypt bans statues that do not have official government approval

AFP (2016). Egypt bans statues that do not have official government approval. The Guardian. 7 September.

Egyptian statuette recovered from Mexico is authentic: Antiquities ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egyptian statuette recovered from Mexico is authentic: Antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 7 September.

75%increase in infringement on Egyptian monuments in Greece: Ministry of Religious Endowments

Aisha Zidane (2016). 75%increase in infringement on Egyptian monuments in Greece: Ministry of Religious Endowments. Daily News Egypt. 25 August.

Newly restored Malawi Museum in Egypt's Minya to reopen in weeks

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Newly restored Malawi Museum in Egypt's Minya to reopen in weeks. Ahram Online. 19 August.

Sisi meets with antiquities minister for briefing on progress

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Sisi meets with antiquities minister for briefing on progress. Egypt Independent. 15 August.

Why Does Van Gogh's 'Poppy Flowers' Keep Getting Stolen?

Allison McNearny (2016). Why Does Van Gogh's 'Poppy Flowers' Keep Getting Stolen?. The Daily Beast. 14 August.

Blood & Gold: Children Dying As Egypt's Treasures Are Looted

Owen Jarus (2016). Blood & Gold: Children Dying As Egypt's Treasures Are Looted. Live Science. 8 August.

Egyptian minister talks about challenges for antiquities

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egyptian minister talks about challenges for antiquities. Ahram Online. 17 July.

Egypt retrieves Abbasid artifacts from London auction house

Egypt Independent (2016). Egypt retrieves Abbasid artifacts from London auction house. Egypt Independent. 4 July.

A relief of King Nectanebo II recovered to Egypt from Paris

Nevine El-Aref (2016). A relief of King Nectanebo II recovered to Egypt from Paris. Ahram Online. 3 July.

Egyptian Embassy in Paris Retrieves Stolen Artefact

Aswat Masriya (2016). Egyptian Embassy in Paris Retrieves Stolen Artefact. All Africa. 30 June.

Ancient Egyptian Relics Returned After Surfacing at Israeli Auction

Associated Press (2016). Ancient Egyptian Relics Returned After Surfacing at Israeli Auction. Haaretz. 21 June.

Egypt to sign archaeological cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt to sign archaeological cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. Ahram Online. 19 June.

Cyprus and Egypt sign organised crime accord

In Cyprus (2016). Cyprus and Egypt sign organised crime accord. In Cyprus. 16 June.

Two sarcophagi's lids recovered by Egypt from Israel

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Two sarcophagi's lids recovered by Egypt from Israel. Ahram Online. 16 June.

Egypt Dismisses 'ISIS Threat to Blow Up Pyramids'

Egyptian Streets (2016). Egypt Dismisses 'ISIS Threat to Blow Up Pyramids'. Egyptian Streets. 8 June.

Egypt's National Committee for the Repatriation of Stolen Antiquities resumes activities

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt's National Committee for the Repatriation of Stolen Antiquities resumes activities. Ahram Online. 1 June.

Israel returns to Egypt two stolen artefacts

Reuters (2016). Israel returns to Egypt two stolen artefacts. Ahram Online. 22 May.

After 4 years, rare sarcophagi smuggled into Israel to be returned to Egypt

Ilan Ben Zion (2016). After 4 years, rare sarcophagi smuggled into Israel to be returned to Egypt. The Times of Israel. 18 May.

Egypt Repatriates 44 Stolen Archaeological Objects from France

Egyptian Streets (2016). Egypt Repatriates 44 Stolen Archaeological Objects from France. Egyptian Streets. 17 May.

Egypt 'suppressing truth' over hidden chambers in Tutankhamun's tomb

Julian Borger (2016). Egypt 'suppressing truth' over hidden chambers in Tutankhamun's tomb. The Guardian. 12 May.

Egypt's Sohag archaeological gallery was not subjected to blaze: Ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt's Sohag archaeological gallery was not subjected to blaze: Ministry. Ahram Online. 11 May.

Egypt retrieves ancient statue from Belgium

State Information Service (2016). Egypt retrieves ancient statue from Belgium. State Information Service. 24 April.

Arab League draft resolution to protect Arab antiquities: Araby

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Arab League draft resolution to protect Arab antiquities: Araby. Egypt Independent. 5 April.

Sekhemka to leave the UK as export licence deadline passes

Martin Bailey (2016). Sekhemka to leave the UK as export licence deadline passes. The Art Newspaper. 1 April.

Egypt's Museum of Islamic Art regains its allure after two-year restoration

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt's Museum of Islamic Art regains its allure after two-year restoration. Ahram Online. 27 March.

Stolen ancient Egyptian statue on its way back from Belgium

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Stolen ancient Egyptian statue on its way back from Belgium. Ahram Online. 22 March.

Egyptian bid to buy Sekhemka statue back for £15m is 'unethical', says action group

Paul Lynch (2016). Egyptian bid to buy Sekhemka statue back for £15m is 'unethical', says action group. Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 18 March.

Why Egypt is placing its pyramids under military protection

Safinaa Mounir (2016). Why Egypt is placing its pyramids under military protection. Al Monitor. 16 March.

EU Ready to Allocate 7.5 Million Euros for Preservation of Egyptian Heritage Sites

Egyptian Streets (2016). EU Ready to Allocate 7.5 Million Euros for Preservation of Egyptian Heritage Sites. Egyptian Streets. 15 March.

Egyptian embassy could buy Sekhemka statue and loan it to British Museum

Paul Lynch (2016). Egyptian embassy could buy Sekhemka statue and loan it to British Museum. Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 11 March.

Covert scan of museum's Nefertiti bust appears to be hoax

Cory Doctorow (2016). Covert scan of museum's Nefertiti bust appears to be hoax. BoingBoing. 8 March.

Egyptian ambassador proposes plan to share Sekhemka

Martin Bailey (2016). Egyptian ambassador proposes plan to share Sekhemka. The Art Newspaper. 8 March.

Upper Egypt's Mallawi Museum has recovered 91%of artifacts looted in 2013

The Cairo Post (2016). Upper Egypt's Mallawi Museum has recovered 91%of artifacts looted in 2013. The Cairo Post. 7 March.

Egypt to send 293 artifacts to UK, historic lantern retrieved in London

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Egypt to send 293 artifacts to UK, historic lantern retrieved in London. Egypt Independent. 7 March.

Egyptian 'Seven Sacred Oils' relief recovered from Switzerland

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egyptian 'Seven Sacred Oils' relief recovered from Switzerland. Ahram Online. 3 March.

Ancient Egypt tablet back after collector notified officials

Associated Press (2016). Ancient Egypt tablet back after collector notified officials. The Daily Mail. 3 March.

Egypt struggles to halt sale of artifacts at Dutch auction house

The Cairo Post (2016). Egypt struggles to halt sale of artifacts at Dutch auction house. The Cairo Post. 2 March.

Looters Kill Two Guards at Ancient Egyptian Necropolis

Benjamin Sutton (2016). Looters Kill Two Guards at Ancient Egyptian Necropolis. Hyperallergic. 22 February.

Guard Shot Dead by Looters at Archaeological Site in Egypt

Lorena Muñoz-Alonso (2016). Guard Shot Dead by Looters at Archaeological Site in Egypt. ArtNet News. 22 February.

Watchman killed in attempted heist at archaeological site

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Watchman killed in attempted heist at archaeological site. Egypt Independent. 20 February.

Artists Covertly Scan Bust of Nefertiti and Release the Data for Free Online

Claire Voon (2016). Artists Covertly Scan Bust of Nefertiti and Release the Data for Free Online. Hyperallergic. 19 February.

Egypt to recover two stolen artefacts from Germany

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt to recover two stolen artefacts from Germany. Ahram Online. 14 February.

Investigations on in disappearence of 157 artefacts from Saqqara galleries

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Investigations on in disappearence of 157 artefacts from Saqqara galleries. Ahram Online. 13 February.

Three Valuable Islamic Lamps to Return to Cairo After Being Looted, Replaced With Fakes

Egyptian Streets (2016). Three Valuable Islamic Lamps to Return to Cairo After Being Looted, Replaced With Fakes. Egyptian Streets. 11 February.

Egypt ups pyramids security after illegal stone sales

Ramadan Al Sherbini (2016). Egypt ups pyramids security after illegal stone sales. Gulf News. 11 February.

Stolen mosque lamps to return to Egypt as Cairo museum houses new database

Tim Cornwell (2016). Stolen mosque lamps to return to Egypt as Cairo museum houses new database. The Art Newspaper. 11 February.

Antiquities official blames journalists for harming tourism through pyramids stone selling video

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Antiquities official blames journalists for harming tourism through pyramids stone selling video. Egypt Independent. 7 February.

Egyptian archaeologists call for tougher security measures after 'sale of pyramid pieces'

Ahram Online (2016). Egyptian archaeologists call for tougher security measures after 'sale of pyramid pieces'. Ahram Online. 7 February.

Three Arrested for 'Selling Pieces' of the Giza Pyramids for $32

Egyptian Streets (2016). Three Arrested for 'Selling Pieces' of the Giza Pyramids for $32. Egyptian Streets. 6 February.

Karnak Amun-Re statue not recently restored as claimed

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Karnak Amun-Re statue not recently restored as claimed. Ahram Online. 6 February.

German teen faces life ban from Egypt after scaling Khufu pyramid

Nevine El-Aref (2016). German teen faces life ban from Egypt after scaling Khufu pyramid. Ahram Online. 3 February.

Using Social Media to Predict When Precious Antiquities Are Under Threat

Katie A. Paul (2016). Using Social Media to Predict When Precious Antiquities Are Under Threat. Slate. 26 January.

8 antiquities' employees referred to trial over damage to Tutankamun mask

Daily News Egypt (2016). 8 antiquities' employees referred to trial over damage to Tutankamun mask. Daily News Egypt. 24 January.

Tomb Raiding Is a Growing Problem in the Middle East

Mark Hey (2016). Tomb Raiding Is a Growing Problem in the Middle East. Vice. 21 January.

Allegations of botched restoration of Cairo's medieval walls are 'lies': Antiquities ministry

Zeinab El-Gundy (2016). Allegations of botched restoration of Cairo's medieval walls are 'lies': Antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 19 January.

Sarah Parcak, Space Archaeologist

Alexandra Wolfe (2016). Sarah Parcak, Space Archaeologist. The Wall Street Journal. 15 January.

The Grave Robbers Looting Egypt's Archaeological Heritage

Vice (2016). The Grave Robbers Looting Egypt's Archaeological Heritage. Vice. 13 January.

Antiquities minister set to inaugurate exhibition for recovered artefacts on Thursday

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Antiquities minister set to inaugurate exhibition for recovered artefacts on Thursday. Ahram Online. 12 January.

Egypt to launch antiquities database to track public collections and combat smuggling

Anny Shaw (2016). Egypt to launch antiquities database to track public collections and combat smuggling. The Art Newspaper. 7 January.

King Amenhotep III statue accidently recovered in Edfu

Nevine El-Aref (2015). King Amenhotep III statue accidently recovered in Edfu. Ahram Online. 31 December.

Antiquities Ministry retrieves two artifacts from Germany, Austria

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2015). Antiquities Ministry retrieves two artifacts from Germany, Austria. Egypt Independent. 29 December.

Cairo airport authorities foil attempt to smuggle 22 antique coins

Ahram Online (2015). Cairo airport authorities foil attempt to smuggle 22 antique coins. Ahram Online. 23 December.

Reclaimed History: 9 Repatriated Egyptian Antiquities

Stephanie Pappas (2015). Reclaimed History: 9 Repatriated Egyptian Antiquities. Live Science. 15 December.

Stolen relief of Egyptian King Seti I recovered from London

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Stolen relief of Egyptian King Seti I recovered from London. Ahram Online. 14 December.

Three stolen Egyptian Mameluk-era lamps recovered from London and Sharjah

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Three stolen Egyptian Mameluk-era lamps recovered from London and Sharjah. Ahram Online. 14 December.

Ancient cemetery discovered under Alexandria house

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2015). Ancient cemetery discovered under Alexandria house. Egypt Independent. 3 December.

Egypt attempts to bring back 8 smuggled artifacts from Switzerland

Nina Awad (2015). Egypt attempts to bring back 8 smuggled artifacts from Switzerland. Step Feed. 30 November.

German man returns mummy mask to Egypt after 50 years away

Nevine El-Aref (2015). German man returns mummy mask to Egypt after 50 years away. Ahram Online. 18 November.

Looted ancient statue returned to Egypt

The Local (2015). Looted ancient statue returned to Egypt. The Local. 16 November.

Antique statuette seized at Aswan railway station

Rany Mostafa (2015). Antique statuette seized at Aswan railway station. The Cairo Post. 13 November.

TED Prize Goes to Archaeologist Who Combats Looting With Satellite Technology

Ralph Blumenthal (2015). TED Prize Goes to Archaeologist Who Combats Looting With Satellite Technology. The New York Times. 8 November.

Disaster' Is the Best Word to Describe the State of Egyptian Tourism

Salma El Wardany (2015). Disaster' Is the Best Word to Describe the State of Egyptian Tourism. Skift. 7 November.

Smuggling bid foiled: 1124 Egyptian artefacts recovered before heading to Thailand

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Smuggling bid foiled: 1124 Egyptian artefacts recovered before heading to Thailand. Ahram Online. 5 November.

Egypt authorities blame destroyed archaeological sites on citizens' 'lack of cultural awareness'

George Mikhail (2015). Egypt authorities blame destroyed archaeological sites on citizens' 'lack of cultural awareness'. Al Monitor. 28 October.

ضبط خلية تنتمي لـ«داعش» استهدفت الأهرامات و«الإنتاج الإعلامي»

"Daesh" cell arrested for plan to target the pyrmaids

Ahmed Chalabi (2015). ضبط خلية تنتمي لـ«داعش» استهدفت الأهرامات و«الإنتاج الإعلامي». Almasryalyoum. 26 October.

King Tut's wooden head suffers whiplash after school visit

Christian Ekman (2015). King Tut's wooden head suffers whiplash after school visit. Albawaba. 19 October.

Egyptian Museum boss rubbishes reports of Tutankhamun gold mask damage

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egyptian Museum boss rubbishes reports of Tutankhamun gold mask damage. Ahram Online. 18 October.

98 Valuable Islamic Lamps Looted From Historic Mosque in Cairo

Egyptian Streets (2015). 98 Valuable Islamic Lamps Looted From Historic Mosque in Cairo. Egyptian Streets. 14 October.

Customs officials foil attempt to smuggle rare manuscripts to Qatar

The Cairo Post (2015). Customs officials foil attempt to smuggle rare manuscripts to Qatar. The Cairo Post. 14 October.

Probe opened into alleged graft in Grand Egyptian Museum

Rany Mostafa (2015). Probe opened into alleged graft in Grand Egyptian Museum. The Cairo Post. 13 October.

Antiquities officials charged with 'spreading false news' on Pyramid of Djoser

The Cairo Post (2015). Antiquities officials charged with 'spreading false news' on Pyramid of Djoser. The Cairo Post. 11 October.

Journalist shot by unknown assailants in Egypt's Kafr El-Sheikh

Ahram Online (2015). Journalist shot by unknown assailants in Egypt's Kafr El-Sheikh. Ahram Online. 7 October.

Egypt to prevent sale of stolen antiquities in London

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt to prevent sale of stolen antiquities in London. Ahram Online. 5 October.

Egypt's embassy in London restores smuggled pharaonic stele

The Cairo Post (2015). Egypt's embassy in London restores smuggled pharaonic stele. The Cairo Post. 3 October.

Looted Egyptian figurine arrives from France

Rany Mostafa (2015). Looted Egyptian figurine arrives from France. The Cairo Post. 2 October.

Egypt FM warns of suicide groups threats to antiquities

Egypt Independent (2015). Egypt FM warns of suicide groups threats to antiquities. Egypt Independent. 25 September.

Stolen wooden statuette to be repatriated to Egypt from France

The Cairo Post (2015). Stolen wooden statuette to be repatriated to Egypt from France. The Cairo Post. 24 September.

Tutankhamun's mask to undergo restoration in October

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Tutankhamun's mask to undergo restoration in October. Ahram Online. 15 September.

Digging for antiquities, a dream to get rich fast in Upper Egypt

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2015). Digging for antiquities, a dream to get rich fast in Upper Egypt. Egypt Independent. 13 September.

It's Gonna Cost at Least $110,000 to Repair King Tut's Damaged Mask

George Dvorsky (2015). It's Gonna Cost at Least $110,000 to Repair King Tut's Damaged Mask. io9. 8 September.

Weak security plagues Egypt's archaeological sites

Khalid Hassan (2015). Weak security plagues Egypt's archaeological sites. Al Monitor. 7 September.

Germany offers €50,000 grant to help restore Tutankhamun's mask

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Germany offers €50,000 grant to help restore Tutankhamun's mask. Ahram Online. 1 September.

Three found dead digging for artifacts in Monufiya

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2015). Three found dead digging for artifacts in Monufiya. Egypt Independent. 25 August.

Statue 'might never be seen in public again'

Ian Johnston (2015). Statue 'might never be seen in public again'. IOL. 24 August.

Egypt in crowd-funding campaign to save ancient statue sold by UK museum

Ian Johnston (2015). Egypt in crowd-funding campaign to save ancient statue sold by UK museum. The Independent. 23 August.

Egypt's antiquities ministry urges Egyptians to donate to buy ancient statue sold by museum

Maram Mazen (2015). Egypt's antiquities ministry urges Egyptians to donate to buy ancient statue sold by museum. Star Tribune. 22 August.

Egypt foils smuggling of 761 law books

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt foils smuggling of 761 law books. Ahram Online. 4 August.

Egypt repatriates 35,000-year-old skeleton from Belgium

Rany Mostafa (2015). Egypt repatriates 35,000-year-old skeleton from Belgium. The Cairo Post. 4 August.

Egyptian authorities seize guns, drugs and stolen art in operation targeting illicit goods

Interpol (2015). Egyptian authorities seize guns, drugs and stolen art in operation targeting illicit goods. Interpol. 13 July.

Windows of Egyptian Museum broken from consulate explosion

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Windows of Egyptian Museum broken from consulate explosion. Ahram Online. 11 July.

35 Greco-Roman artifacts seized in illicit digging attempt in Alexandria

The Cairo Post (2015). 35 Greco-Roman artifacts seized in illicit digging attempt in Alexandria. The Cairo Post. 8 July.

A part of Tutmosis Karnak column arrives home from London

Nevine El-Aref (2015). A part of Tutmosis Karnak column arrives home from London. Ahram Online. 5 July.

Egypt's Karnak temple theft claims 'unfounded': Officials

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt's Karnak temple theft claims 'unfounded': Officials. Ahram Online. 28 June.

Antique coins smuggling attempt foiled by Cairo airport authorities

Rany Mostafa (2015). Antique coins smuggling attempt foiled by Cairo airport authorities. The Cairo Post. 21 June.

Unique stolen ancient Egyptian statue to return from Germany soon

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Unique stolen ancient Egyptian statue to return from Germany soon. Ahram Online. 14 June.

Militants Hit Karnak Temple, in 2nd Recent Attack on Egyptian Tourist Sites

David D. Kirkpatrick (2015). Militants Hit Karnak Temple, in 2nd Recent Attack on Egyptian Tourist Sites. The New York Times. 10 June.

Late period bronze artefacts are in GEM storage, not missing: Ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Late period bronze artefacts are in GEM storage, not missing: Ministry. Ahram Online. 6 June.

Gunmen kill two tourism police near Giza pyramids

Ahram Online (2015). Gunmen kill two tourism police near Giza pyramids. Ahram Online. 3 June.

Two curators arrested in Egypt for forging antiquities

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Two curators arrested in Egypt for forging antiquities. Ahram Online. 2 June.

Egypt recovers 32 smuggled artefacts from Switzerland

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt recovers 32 smuggled artefacts from Switzerland. Ahram Online. 1 June.

Attempt to smuggle Islamic artefacts foiled in Egypt's Damietta

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Attempt to smuggle Islamic artefacts foiled in Egypt's Damietta. Ahram Online. 31 May.

Egypt foils attempt to smuggle 135 Islamic artifacts

The Cairo Post (2015). Egypt foils attempt to smuggle 135 Islamic artifacts. The Cairo Post. 30 May.

Egypt to recover Mamluk vase

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt to recover Mamluk vase. Ahram Online. 27 May.

Suspects arrested in case of stolen Memphis statue

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Suspects arrested in case of stolen Memphis statue. Ahram Online. 26 May.

Colorful fragment hacked out from ancient Egyptian tomb, excavators say

Rany Mostafa (2015). Colorful fragment hacked out from ancient Egyptian tomb, excavators say. The Cairo Post. 26 May.

Egypt sues Israel to restore 126 smuggled artifacts

Rany Mostafa (2015). Egypt sues Israel to restore 126 smuggled artifacts. The Cairo Post. 24 May.

Apis Bull of Hadrian is safe and sound: antiquities ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Apis Bull of Hadrian is safe and sound: antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 20 May.

Egypt antiquities ministry responds to accusations of Alexandria excavation site 'destruction'

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt antiquities ministry responds to accusations of Alexandria excavation site 'destruction'. Ahram Online. 19 May.

Activists accuse antiquities minister of destroying vital heritage site

Ahram Online (2015). Activists accuse antiquities minister of destroying vital heritage site. Ahram Online. 18 May.

Cairo Declaration to protect Middle East cultural heritage

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Cairo Declaration to protect Middle East cultural heritage. Ahram Online. 18 May.

Antiquities Minister urges amendment of UNESCO 1970 agreement

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2015). Antiquities Minister urges amendment of UNESCO 1970 agreement. Egypt Independent. 14 May.

Plunder of cultural heritage 'war crime': UNESCO director at Cairo conf

Rany Mostafa (2015). Plunder of cultural heritage 'war crime': UNESCO director at Cairo conf. The Cairo Post. 13 May.

Judicial officials suspected of antiquities smuggling

Amira El-Fekki (2015). Judicial officials suspected of antiquities smuggling. Daily News Egypt. 4 May.

Egypt's prosecution orders media gag on antiquities smuggling case

Ahram Online (2015). Egypt's prosecution orders media gag on antiquities smuggling case. Ahram Online. 4 May.

Egypt's antiquities under constant threat

Walaa Hussein (2015). Egypt's antiquities under constant threat. Al Monitor. 11 April.

Egypt urged to expedite efforts to keep Sekhemka statue on display

Marwan Sultan (2015). Egypt urged to expedite efforts to keep Sekhemka statue on display. Ahram Online. 11 April.

Opinion: You cannot police research

Monica Hanna (2015). Opinion: You cannot police research. The Cairo Post. 10 April.

Meidum Geese painting authentic: Zahi Hawass

Rany Mostafa (2015). Meidum Geese painting authentic: Zahi Hawass. The Cairo Post. 9 April.

Ancient artefacts from Egypt illegally imported to Australia returned to ambassador in Canberra

Liz Foschia (2015). Ancient artefacts from Egypt illegally imported to Australia returned to ambassador in Canberra. ABC Australia. 8 April.

This Ancient Egyptian Masterpiece Might Be Fake

Erin Blakemore (2015). This Ancient Egyptian Masterpiece Might Be Fake. Smithsonian. 1 April.

Egypt recovers smuggled artifacts from Germany

The Cairo Post (2015). Egypt recovers smuggled artifacts from Germany. The Cairo Post. 24 March.

Ministry to inventory antiquities after 4 found in US Alexandria consulate

The Cairo Post (2015). Ministry to inventory antiquities after 4 found in US Alexandria consulate. The Cairo Post. 24 March.

Head of Egypt museums arrested for taking bribe

Ahram Online (2015). Head of Egypt museums arrested for taking bribe. Ahram Online. 24 March.

New mummies discovered floating in sewage in Upper Egypt

Nada Deyaa (2015). New mummies discovered floating in sewage in Upper Egypt. Daily News Egypt. 3 February.

Conflict surrounds Khufu Cartouche sentence

Simon Egarter (2014). Conflict surrounds Khufu Cartouche sentence. Daily News Egypt. 2 December.

France Returns 250 Smuggled Ancient Artifacts to Egypt

Henri Neuendorf (2014). France Returns 250 Smuggled Ancient Artifacts to Egypt. ArtNet News. 1 December.

2 ancient Islamic lanterns surface in London

Rany Mostafa (2014). 2 ancient Islamic lanterns surface in London. The Cairo Post. 25 November.

Egyptian airport officials seize smuggled Ottoman-era coins

Nevine El-Aref (2014). Egyptian airport officials seize smuggled Ottoman-era coins. Ahram Online. 10 October.

Egypt makes slow gains against antiquities thefts

Sarah Lynch (2014). Egypt makes slow gains against antiquities thefts. USA Today. 9 August.

Coin smuggler foiled at Cairo Airport

Nevine El-Aref (2014). Coin smuggler foiled at Cairo Airport. Ahram Online. 6 August.

Egypt fails to retrieve ancient statue before sale at UK auction

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2014). Egypt fails to retrieve ancient statue before sale at UK auction. Egypt Independent. 11 July.

Sale of Egyptian Statue By English Museum Draws Criticism

Tom Mashberg (2014). Sale of Egyptian Statue By English Museum Draws Criticism. The New York Times. 11 July.

Islamic, pharaonic items returned to Egypt from Denmark and France

Nevine El-Aref (2014). Islamic, pharaonic items returned to Egypt from Denmark and France. Ahram Online. 10 July.

Egyptian bid to stop Northampton's ancient statue sale

BBC News (2014). Egyptian bid to stop Northampton's ancient statue sale. BBC News. 8 July.

Egypt receives eight smuggled artifacts from Denmark

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2014). Egypt receives eight smuggled artifacts from Denmark. Egypt Independent. 8 July.

German couple will return Egyptian artefact after learning it was stolen

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Archaeologists Warn of Pillaged Egypt as U.S. Weighs Tougher Antiquities Laws

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Recovered antiquities go on display at Egyptian Museum

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It's time to stop destruction of Middle East heritage

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Egypt's airports to exhibit ancient artefacts

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Serendipity aids Egypt in struggle to recover stolen heritage

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Egyptian police confiscate three mummies from smuggling gang

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Taking on Art Looters on Twitter

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Egyptian ministries working to get back stolen cartonnage

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Egypt: Antiquities Minister, U.S. Official Discuss Efforts to Protect Egypt's Heritage

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At Risk: Egypt's Heritage and Our Own

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Filling the colonial mind: Napoleon and the looting of the Orient

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Egypt's Heritage Plundered Anew

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In pictures: Stolen Egyptian artefacts recovered from the US

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Egypt Asks U.S. to Impose Sharp Curbs on Importing of Antiquities

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Egypt: Antiquities Minister Meets U.S. Officials

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SAFE Beacon honours Egyptian archaeologist Monica Hanna

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Ex-BBC man attempted to sell artefact plundered in Arab Spring

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Papyrus, Provenance and Looting 2 March 2014, New York Times UN Agencies Launch New Anti-trafficking Campaign

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Egypt challenges a UK auctioneer over 200 'stolen' antiquities

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Vincent van Gogh painting recovered after being stolen from Cairo museum

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