CAIRO: Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry says archaeologists have uncovered part of an ancient cemetery near the country’s famed pyramids on the Giza plateau just outside Cairo.
Mostafa Waziri, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, says Saturday the cemetery houses burial shafts and tombs of top officials and a fine limestone statue from the Old Kingdom’s Fifth Dynasty (2465-2323 B.C.).
Ashraf Mohi, the head of the Giza Plateau archaeological site, says scientists know that the cemetery had been reused extensively in the Late Period (664-332 B.C.), as archaeologists found painted and decorated wooden anthropoid coffins, and wooden and clay funerary masks from that period.
Egypt has touted a series of archaeological finds recently, hoping such discoveries will spur tourism, which suffered a major setback during the unrest that followed the 2011 uprising.
Egypt says ancient cemetery found at Giza famed pyramids
Egypt says ancient cemetery found at Giza famed pyramids
Saudi 100 Brands showcases four Saudi labels in Paris
DUBAI: The Saudi 100 Brands initiative has partnered with Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann three-week pop-up showcasing Saudi designers in the French capital.
The pop-up event runs until Feb. 16 and presents a curated selection of Saudi designers, offering a diverse view into the Kingdom’s evolving fashion landscape.
The initiative brings together womenswear labels Leem and Aleena alongside unisex brands SADF and The Coded Mail.
According to the brand, Leem’s mission is to curate stylish pieces designed exclusively for today’s fashion-conscious woman. Aleena, meanwhile, is a young Saudi brand offering sophisticated premium day and evening wear with a distinctive contemporary feel. And
SADF takes inspiration from Saudi cultural heritage using premium Italian fabrics and The Coded Mail positions itself at the crossroads of streetwear and art.
“The pop-up represents a natural next step for The Coded Mail - taking our language and energy into a new space. It’s about connection, dialogue, and seeing how our pieces live in a different city,” Mohamed Almajed, founder of The Coded Mail, said in a released statement.
