Researchers believe they may have uncovered an ancient art studio in South Africa, having found two shells containing a primitive paint mixture from 100,000 years ago. Found at Blombos Cave in Cape Town, the shells were found alongside various other tools, suggesting that the users were mixing flakes of ochre, an iron ore used to…
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New Discovery in Egypt
For antique dealers archeological finds are always of interest. These news stories are often of interest to many other people as well, as they reveal a fascinating discovery from the past. In recent news, archeologists in Egypt have unearthed 57 ancient Egyptian tombs dating back to around 2750 B.C. The find actually throws new light on…
Antiquities in the News
- SCTA targets expatriates to develop local tourism - Saudi Gazette February 22, 2012SCTA targets expatriates to develop local tourismSaudi GazetteRIYADH — The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) is reorganizing the travel market by targeting expatriates interested in the Kingdom's culture and history. The new plan will also provide more jobs to Saudi nationals by establishing ... […]
- Prince Sultan opens Alghat Museum - Arab News February 22, 2012Arab NewsPrince Sultan opens Alghat MuseumArab NewsBy ARAB NEWS ALGHAT: Prince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), opened Alghat Museum here Wednesday. He also laid the foundation for heritage hotels in the city. After opening the museum, Prince Sultan ...and more » […]
- Icom publishes “red list” of Egyptian antiquities at risk - Art Newspaper February 22, 2012Art NewspaperIcom publishes “red list” of Egyptian antiquities at riskArt NewspaperBy Martin Bailey. Web only The International Council of Museums (Icom) published an “emergency red list” of Egyptian cultural objects at risk of being illegally traded earlier this month. It presents categories of objects (rather than individual looted ... […]
- Swiss Oil Billionaire Sells African Assets To Finance Iraq Adventure - Forbes February 21, 2012Swiss Oil Billionaire Sells African Assets To Finance Iraq AdventureForbesSince dealing Addax to Sinopec, Gandur has also taken some time to enjoy his collections of art and antiquities. He began his collection of Egyptian artifacts at age 9, and now has one of the best private collections in the world.and more » […]
- Italian Police Nab Fake Antiquities Ring - GalleristNY February 21, 2012GalleristNYItalian Police Nab Fake Antiquities RingGalleristNYThe thieves were caught because they'd been trading their fake pieces for real antiquities from the collection of Marquis Roberto Bilotti Ruggi d'Aragona, who became suspicious of his partners after he refused to trade them one piece, which was then ... […]
- SCTA targets expatriates to develop local tourism - Saudi Gazette February 22, 2012