Egypt´s top archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass announced the completion of a major remodel for one of Egypt´s most important archaeological treasures.
The Monastery of St. Anthony is believed to be the oldest surviving Christian monastery in the world, having been ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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World's oldest Christian monastery gets a remodel
Egypt´s top archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass announced the completion of a major remodel for one of Egypt´s most important archaeological treasures.
The Monastery of St. Anthony is believed to be the oldest surviving Christian monastery in the world, having been ...10 great destinations for scuba diving adventure (videos)
New Age archaeology tours rooted in racism
Last week's discovery of some tombs of the pyramid builders in Egypt left me a bit confused. The archaeologists triumphantly claimed the tombs prove the builders were hired workmen, not slaves. Slaves wouldn't have been buried in proper tombs right next to the Pyramids, the ...Photo of the Day (1.5.10)
Today's Photo of the Day comes from contributor muddynights. The natural light, composition, and layering in the photo are well captured, which really puts the proximity of the mountains and sea in perspective.
The photo was shot on the Sinai Peninsula - the official ...Pylon from Cleopatra's temple raised from the sea
Archaeologists have pulled a massive pylon from the bay of Alexandria, Egypt, that was once a part Cleopatra's royal complex. The pylon, a pillar of red granite measuring 2.2 meters long and weighing nine tons, formed part of the temple of Isis and stood right next to ...The Abercrombie & Kent online sale starts now!
You looking to go to Botswana next year? Or, maybe Chile? Now's the time to book your trip. Abercrombie & Kent, which sends its guests on the road in style, is starting its rare online-only sale now. The discounts start at 5 percent off the itineraries' usual prices. ...Compromise over Rosetta Stone fight?
Dr. Zahi Hawass, the head of Egyptian Antiquities Council, has offered a compromise in his battle with the British Museum over the return of the Rosetta Stone. The stone was discovered by French archaeologists in 1799 but went to the British Empire in 1801 as spoils of war ...The ancient world on the web
Archaeology buffs and staycationers have a new way to explore the world's ancient civilizations and monuments.
The Heritage Key site offers an amazing 3D tour of King Tut's treasure, plus piles of photos of the Pyramids, Stonehenge, and the rest of the ancient world's ...Get ready for the next A&K online sale
Get ready for another hot online sale from upscale travel provider Abercrombie & Kent. The rules haven't changed: you still have to book online, and the discount structure's the same. Starting at 10 AM (EST) on December 10, 2009, nine itineraries will go on sale at a 5 ...Five new travel ideas from Intrepid: get off the beaten path!
After a year of "travel slumps," "staycations" and other cringeworthy words and conditions, let's plan to get out on the road next year. Hey, economists are saying that the recession's already over, and the job market's recovery can't be too far behind. So, there's your ...Hot air ballons take flight once again over Luxor, Egypt
Taking a hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt has become a "must do" for travelers visiting the ancient temples and tombs of that region. The morning skies have often been filled with the colorful balloons as they drift slowly over the desert ...Met returns stolen Egyptian art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York announced this week that it will return a fragment of Egyptian sculpture to its homeland. Unlike the bust of Nefertiti or the recently returned frescoes that the Louvre gave up, the Egyptians weren't calling for its return for ...Racing on foot through the Sahara
Last Sunday, an incredible endurance event got underway in Cairo Egypt, when the 2009 Sahara Race began. The 155 mile event pits 130 runners from more than 30 countries against one another in a six-stage race through the heart of the Western Desert, a part of the Sahara that ...Ship graveyards from around the world
Eco-friendly website Environmental Graffiti has an interesting story on their site today that details some of the top cargo ship graveyards from around the world. The article also includes some amazing photos of the rusted out shells of former cargo and cruise ships that ...Egypt in a rift with the Louvre over stolen artifacts
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The head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, Zahi Hawass, took a bold move yesterday in his on going struggle to get foreign ...Learn while you travel
Are you the type of person who loves to learn new things? You're reading Gadling, so obviously love to travel. Have you ever thought of combing both of those things into a learning vacation? If so, then check out this article from the London Times Online which lists some of ...Abercrombie & Kent announce extreme adventures for 2010
Adventure travel specialist Abercrombie & Kent have announced their "extreme" adventures for 2010, offering up 15 amazing opportunities for travelers looking for unique experiences, provided of course they also have plenty of cash to pay for them. No matter what kind of ...Crocodile walks down airplane aisle, creating an uproar
What would you do if you saw an crocodile walking down an airplane aisle? Perhaps you'd rub your eyes, shake your head to clear any cobwebs, clean your glasses-- if you wore them and ask, "Is that a crocodile?"
Wouldn't a crocodile be about the last thing you'd expect to ...Major archaeological discovery in Egypt. . .in museum basement
Egyptian archaeologists have been taking a break from the sun lately to excavate the hidden depths of the national museum in Cairo, reports Archaeology News. They're refurbishing The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities before opening a bigger museum near the pyramids at Giza. ...18 unique travel experiences for the well traveled
So you think you've been everywhere and done everything? Is their something missing when you travel these days? Is the sense of adventure gone? Never fear, because the Times Online has compiled an interesting list of 18 unique travel experiences that are designed to give us ...
