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Revue de presse égyptienne

Revue de presse égyptienne

Revue de presse égyptienne compilée régulièrement à partir du Bulletin d’Information Archéologique (BIA) qui paraît sous le double parrainage de l’IFAO et de la chaire « Civilisation pharaonique : archéologie, philologie et histoire » du Collège de France sur le site :

http://www.egyptologues.net/archeologie/bia.htm

Revue mise à jour le 31 janvier 2012.

I - Recherches et découvertes archéologiques

II - Restauration, préservation

III - Musées

IV - Expositions archéologiques

V - Thèmes généraux


I - Recherches et découvertes archéologiques

Centre de recherches archéologiques

Ahram Online du 20 oct 11 : SCA to launch new antiquities research centre…

New centre will serve as science/technology hub for Egypt’s archaeology sector, says SCA head Mustafa Amîn. Read Full Story…

Fouilles archéologiques

Ahram Online du 8 oct 11 : Foreign missions resume their archaeological works in Upper Egypt…

Polish, American and German archaeological missions are given government authorisation to resume important works in Luxor and Aswân.Read Full Story…

Oasis de Dâkhla

Ahram Online du 30 nov 11 : A Coptic city uncovered in Dâkhla…

During routine excavations at the ‘Ayn al-Sabîl area of Dâkhla oasis, an Egyptian mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) stumbled on what it believes to be a Coptic settlement dating back to the 4th century AD. Read Full Story…

Vallée des Rois

Al-Ahram Weekly du 19 jan 12 : Ancient singer received full rites…

An Ancient Egyptian tomb has been uncovered in the Valley of the Kings, a necropolis reserved for the New Kingdom royal family, but Nevine El-Aref reports that unlike other tombs there this one is not royal. Read Full Story…

al-Masrî al-Yawm du 16 jan 12 : Almost 3,000-year-old tomb of female singer found in Egypt…

Swiss archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a female singer dating back almost 3,000 years in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Ali said Sunday. Read Full Story…

‘Ayn Shams

Ahram Online du 4 oct 11 : ‘Ayn Shams reveals a part of its history…

26th Dynasty tomb discovered whilst workers digging residential house foundations in ‘Ayn Shams. Read Full Story…

II - Restauration, préservation

Abû Mînâ

al-Masrî al-Yawm du 9 nov 11 : Funding issues threaten preservation of Christian sanctuary…

The archaeological site of Abû Mînâ, an early Christian sanctuary south of Alexandria, might be added back to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in Danger, warned Muhammad Ridâ, head of the Engineering and Technical Unit for the Museums and Monuments in Delta and Sinai, at the Supreme Council of Antiquitie. Read Full Story…

Colosses de Memnon

Ahram Online du 1er déc 11 : Luxor Memnon restoration to go ahead…

Project to restore the colossi of Memnon on Luxor’s west bank to go ahead, says Supreme Council of Antiquities. Read Full Story…

Delta

al-Masrî al-Yawm du 9 oct 11 : Antiquities Council to list endangered archaeological sites in Lower Egypt…

The Supreme Council of Antiquities is preparing a list of endangered archaeological sites in the Delta region and Lower Egypt, announced Mustafa Amîn, the council’s newly appointed head, on Sunday. The list is to be published on the council’s website to flag archaeological sites threatened by urban expansion. Amîn, who was appointed on 30 September, emphasized the importance of unearthed archaeological sites in Lower Egypt. Most foreign missions work in Upper Egypt.

Ahram Online du 9 oct 11 : List of ’at risk’ Egyptian archaeological sites to be published…

Supreme Council of Antiquities hopes archaeologists will preserve threatened sites before they suffer irreparable damage. Read Full Story…

Gîza

Ahram Online du 1er jan 12 : Egypt’s iconic archaeological sites prepare for the second phase of restoration…

Minister of state for antiquities visits the Sphinx and Mit-Rahina monuments as the Giza Plateau Development Project moves to the next stage. Read Full Story…

Le Caire historique

al-Masrî al-Yawm du 12 oct 11 : Antiquities chief cracks down on vendors in Old Cairo street…

Mustafa Amîn, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), has called on police to deal with encroachments by street vendors and shop owners at al-Mu‘izz Street in Old Cairo. The street contains historical Islamic sites under the protection of the SCA. Amîn called in the Tourist Police during a surprise inspection of the area on Tuesday. Al-Mu‘izz Street was inaugurated last year as the largest open museum of historical Islamic monuments in Egypt.

Ahram Online du 12 oct 11 : SCA head tours historic Cairo, demands clean-up…

Antiquities czar visits Old Cairo’s recently-restored al-Mu‘izz Street only to find that chaos still reigns. Read Full Story…

Louqsor

Ahram Online du 11 oct 11 : Project resumed in Luxor to protect temples from subterranean water…

The project is funded by USAID, which has a history of collaboration with the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. Read Full Story…

Minyâ

Al-Ahram Hebdo du 11 jan 12 : Les trésors de Sainte-Marie Clotès…

Les fresques de l’église de Sainte-Marie Clotès dans le gouvernorat de Minyâ sont d’une remarquable beauté. Le bâtiment, qui souffre d’une grande négligence, a besoin de restauration. Lire la suite…

Palais Samîha Kâmil

Al-Ahram Hebdo du 11 jan 12 : Un joyau restauré…

Le superbe palais de la princesse Samîha Kâmil sera bientôt restauré dans le cadre d’un projet ambitieux du ministère d’État pour les Antiquités. Lire la suite…

Plateau de Gîza

Ahram Online du 31 oct 11 : Antiquities chief tours Gîza plateau construction…

Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) Mustafa Amîn embarked today on an inspection tour of the Gîza plateau to check on the development of the new museum’s construction and discuss any obstacles that might stand in the way of the project’s completion. Read Full Story…

Pyramide de Djoser

al-Masrî al-Yawm du 2 nov 11 : Egypt renovates its oldest pyramid…

Egypt is doing some housekeeping at its oldest pyramid — replacing stones and cleaning the Djoser Step Pyramid in an effort to restore the sit. Read Full Story…

III - Musées

Grand Musée Égyptien

Al-Ahram Hebdo du 25 jan 12 : L’ultime étape commence…

La troisième et dernière phase du projet doit commencer prochainement. Elle comprend notamment la construction du bâtiment principal, qui sera riche de 50 000 pièces exposées en permanence. Lire la suite…

Al-Ahram Weekly du 12 jan 12 : A gem of a project…

The Grand Egyptian Museum overlooking Gîza plateau will be ready to open in 2015, writes Nevine El-Aref. Read Full Story…

al-Masrî al-Yawm du 10 jan 12 : New Egyptian museum to cost LE5 billion, says antiquities minister…

Egypt’s Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Ali has announced the start of the final phase of construction at the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled for inauguration in 2015. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 2 jan 12 : 3rd construction phase of Grand Museum to begin Tuesday…

Planned 3rd phase to include construction of GEM’s main building, built to house some 150,000 artefacts. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 19 nov 11 : Antiquities ministry replaces deposed supervisor of the Grand Egyptian Museum…

After protests removed the original supervisor, Husayn ‘Abd al-Basîr has been appointed to replace the head of the yet-to-open Grand Egyptian Museum overlooking the Gîza Plateau. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 31 oct 11 : ‘Abd al-Maqsûd sacked as head of GEM’s supreme committee…

Employees’ protest forces dismissal of the head of GEM’s Supreme Committee following investigation by Supreme Council of Antiquities. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 28 oct 11 : Grand Egyptian Museum employees protest…

Employees protest at the museum’s administrative building for increased bonuses and the reappointment of the SCA’s former finance chief. Read Full Story…

Musée archéologique de Suez

Ahram Online du 31 jan 12 : Suez Museum relates the city’s history through ages…

Suez celebrated Egypt revolution with the opening of its long awaited national museum; the new museum will host the collection of the old Suez Museum destroyed in 1967. Read Full Story…

Musée des crocodiles

Ahram Online du 30 jan 12 : Ancient Egyptian crocodiles on show…

The first ever crocodile museum in Egypt will soon be open. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 9 jan 12 : Crocodiles Museum to open in Aswân by end of January…

New Aswân museum to share significance of crocodiles and ancient Egyptian god Sobek ‎in bid to attract tourists. Read Full Story…

Musée Égyptien

Ahram Online du 26 jan 12 : The Egyptian museum in Tahrîr welcomes its visitors…

The Egyptian museum in Tahrîr square reopens its doors to public after three days of close. Read Full Story…

Palais du prince Tâz

Al-Ahram Hebdo du 18 jan 12 : Le musée Tâz verra-t-il le jour ?…

Palais du prince Tâz. Des archéologues égyptiens appellent à transformer ce bâtiment, situé dans le quartier d’al-Khalîfa au Caire, en musée. Lire la suite…

IV - Expositions archéologiques

Osaka: Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

Ahram Online du 22 jan 12 : Japan falls under pharaohs’ spell…

Japan welcomes Tutankhamen for first time since 1965. Read Full Story…

Osaka: Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

Ahram Online du 15 jan 12 : Tutankhamun exhibition in Japan…

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition rounds up its 10-year roll on Wednesday in Osaka, Japan. Read Full Story…

The Field Museum: Cleopatra of Egypt: From History to Myth

Al-Ahram Hebdo du 12 oct 11 : Les mystères de Cléopâtre à Chicago…

Après plusieurs étapes marquées par le succès aux États-Unis, l’exposition Cleopatra of Egypt: From History to Myth doit se tenir au Field Museum de Chicago. Elle éclaire plusieurs aspects peu connus de la vie de la reine énigmatique. Lire la suite…

Tutankhamun: the Golden King and the Great Pharaohs

Al-Ahram Weekly du 20 oct 11 : Tutankhamun’s last leg?…

Could Tutankhamun’s opening exhibition in Houston be the last exhibition ever to travel abroad? Nevine El-Aref investigates the future of the Golden King. Read Full Story…

V - Thèmes généraux

Conférences & colloques

Ahram Online du 23 oct 11 : Professor of ancient Egyptian language Shafîq ‘Allâm to be honoured…

The Supreme Council of Antiquities kicks off its winter cultural season with a lecture and an event in honour of Shafîq ‘Allâm. Read Full Story…

Conseil Suprême des Antiquités

Ahram Online du 9 oct 11 : Temporary staff of Supreme Council of Antiquities continue protests…

Temporary employees of the Supreme Council of Antiquities protest again, despite being appointed, which was their main demand in earlier protest actions. Read Full Story…

Al-Ahram Weekly du 6 oct 11 : No treasure in archaeologists’ vaults…

Nevine El-Aref asks what the future holds for Egypt’s antiquities, and how the new man at the helm plans to handle a department threatened by a critical lack of funds. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 5 oct 11 : Fresh graduates promised employment at Supreme Council of Antiquities…

SCA secretary general placates fresh graduates who had been protesting outside archaeological sites demanding jobs. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 2 oct 11 : New antiquities head, new plan, protestors satisfied…

The newly appointed secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities says he will meet protestors’ demands, promises reform. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 2 oct 11 : Renewed protests hit Egyptian Museum…

Temporary employees picket the museum’s main entrance in a drive to ensure the antiquities council’s promise of permanent contracts is finally met. Read Full Story…

Divers

Ahram Online du 18 jan 12 : Egypt library czar calls for new archives law…

New legislation governing national archives, library-management overhaul top Zayn ‘Abd al-Hâdî’s reform agenda. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 28 nov 11 : Security measures taken at archaeological sites during Egyptian election…

To guard against any incidents at archaeological sites and museums in Egypt during the election, Mustafa Amîn, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), has commissioned heads of sectors of Ancient Egyptian, Islamic and Coptic antiquities to tighten security measures. This is in collaboration with the Antiquities and Tourism Police. Amîn told Ahram Online that the number of the SCA security guards has been doubled at archaeological sites across the country.

Fête des archéologues

Ahram Online du 14 jan 12 : Archaeologists will forego national day this year…

Archaeologists Day celebrations are annulled in solidarity with the families of the 2011 revolution’s martyrs. Read Full Story…

Formation

Ahram Online du 7 déc 11 : 40 scholarships for archaeologists…

Within the framework of the mutual collaboration between the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo and the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), 40 scholarships have been granted to SCA staff. Mustafa Amîn, secretary general of the SCA, said the scholarships aim to train SCA curators, restorers, archaeologists and Egyptologists on the latest methods in the field of heritage preservation.

Institut d'Égypte

Ahram Online du 2 jan 12 : Sinnârî House to temporarily house books rescued from Egyptian Scientific Institute…

Sinnârî House in Cairo’s Sayyida Zaynab district selected as temporary location for Egyptian Scientific Institute. Read Full Story…

Ministère des affaires archéologiques

Al-Ahram Weekly du 12 jan 12 : Heritage at what cost?…

Almost two months since he took on Egypt’s antiquities portfolio, Minister of State for Antiquities Muhammad Ibrâhîm tells Nevine El-Aref about his plans to develop and preserve Egypt’s heritage — including upping ticket prices for tourists. Read Full Story…

Nomination

Ahram Online du 8 déc 11 : SCA appoints new ancient Egypt dept head…

‘Abd al-Hamîd Ma‘rûf, current head of the ancient Egyptian documentation department at Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), has replaced ‘Âtif Abû al-Dahab, who has retired, as head of the council’s ancient Egyptian antiquities department. The department is one of six SCA departments, which also include one devoted to Islamic, Coptic and Jewish monuments; one to projects; one to documentation; one to restoration efforts; and one to antiquities recovery.

Ahram Online du 8 déc 11 : New minister of antiquities, new strategy…

Twenty-four hours after his appointment as Egypt’s new antiquities minister, Muhammad Ibrâhîm ‘Alî unveils his strategy to spruce up archaeology. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 5 déc 11 : Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities supports re-establishment of the Ministry for Antiquities…

Mustafa Amîn, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, denies rumours that he rejects the re-establishment of the ministry. Read Full Story…

Pillages archéologiques

Ahram Online du 3 nov 11 : Antiquities smuggling attempt thwarted in Aswân…

A collection of ancient Egyptian and Islamic artefacts has been seized by Customs Police in Aswân on their way out of the country. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 28 oct 11 : Stolen ancient Egyptian artefacts recovered…

An anthropoid sarcophagus and other ancient Egyptian artefacts are recovered by the Tourism and Antiquities Police. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 23 oct 11 : New strategy to prevent illegal trade in Egyptian antiquities…

American-Egyptian memorandum of understanding to track down antiquities smugglers in the United States to be signed soon. Read Full Story…

al-Masrî al-Yawm du 23 oct 11 : Cairo, Washington prepare strategy against antiquities trafficking in US…

Egypt is seeking to strike a deal with the United States to track antiquities smugglers on American soil and restore stolen artifacts, the Supreme Council of Antiquities said on Sunday. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 15 oct 11 : Two reliefs stolen from Egypt’s Hetepka tomb found…

Two ancient limestone Egyptian reliefs stolen from Hetepka tomb in Saqqâra were recovered today. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 11 oct 11 : Looted limestone artefact recovered by police…

An ancient Egyptian limestone relief which was reported missing after the events in January has been recovered.Read Full Story…

Pyramide de Chéops

Ahram Online du 10 nov 11 : Khufu Pyramid closed tomorrow…

Egyptian authorities have not only cancelled a meditation ceremony due to be held Friday, but have closed the Khufu Pyramid entirely for the day. Read Full Story…

Restitutions archéologiques

Ahram Online du 28 oct 11 : Egypt receives 122 stolen artefacts from Australia…

A collection of 122 ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman artefacts, found in Australia, will soon be on display at the Egyptian Museum. Read Full Story…

Al-Ahram Weekly du 20 oct 11 : Safe return from the great smuggling racket…

Two limestone reliefs stolen from the tomb of the Fifth-Dynasty King Sahure’s hairdresser in Saqqâra necropolis have been recovered, Nevine El-Aref reports. Read Full Story…

Temple d'Abydos

Ahram Online du 6 déc 11 : Protest at Abydos Temple in Suhâg suspended…

The protest over the local shortage of gas cylinders was suspended when officials promised to meet their demands. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 5 déc 11 : Suhâg locals block temple to protest butane shortfall…

Demonstrators block entrance of 19th dynasty temple to protest week-long local shortage of butane gas cylinders. Read Full Story…

Trafic d'Antiquités

Ahram Online du 14 jan 12 : Illegal digging at Buhayra archaeological sites…

The Antiquities and Tourism police step in to stop residents of Buhayra digging at al-Qalayan archaeological site. Read Full Story…

Ahram Online du 27 nov 11 : Ottoman manuscripts recovered at Cairo Airport…

The archaeological unit at Cairo Airport confiscated a collection of authentic Ottoman manuscripts from an American tourist arriving from Istanbul this morning. Archaeologists confirmed their authenticity but are unsure if they belong to Egypt or Turkey. Hasan Rasmî, head of the Confiscation Department at the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) told Ahram Online that all legal procedures would be taken to return the manuscripts their homeland, whether in Egypt or Turkey.

Unesco

Ahram Online du 15 nov 11 : World Heritage Committee did not oust Egypt…

Egypt’s four year membership of the UNESCO committee expired. Read Full Story…


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