الاثار الفرعونية
The hobby of collecting coins and artifacts
Is coin collecting a hobby considered a crime under the antiquities law? This article does not reflect the opinion of the Arab collector, but only the personal opinion of the writer. About 20 years ago, when I decided to emigrate, some esteemed friends warned me not to try to leave Egypt with any currency older than 100 years, otherwise I would face legal consequences…
April 19, 2025Belgium and Egyptology postage stamps
The Belgian postal service has released commemorative stamps honoring Egyptologist Jean Cabart, considered the founder of Egyptology in Belgium. The Royal Belgian Post Office issued five commemorative stamps in honor of the Belgian Egyptologist Jean Cabart. The new commemorative stamps feature five images of ancient Egyptian and Pharaonic artifacts and statues, each printed on a separate section and side.
June 15, 2022