An Egyptian official has sent off a letter to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the Parks Commission saying the city better start taking care of the obelisk known as Cleopatra's Needle, or it would be removed. Zahi Hawass, secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities said in the letter he was dismayed at … Continue reading Egypt to NY: Take Better Care of Your Obelisk
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Philadelphia Museum of Art Presents Exhibition Exploring the Fascinations of North African Jewelry
For thousands of years, North Africa, a region that comprises the modern nations of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya and Egypt, has been a crossroads for trade and the transmission of cultural influences from the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. This exhibition explores the richly diverse artistic heritage of North Africa through the presentation of … Continue reading Philadelphia Museum of Art Presents Exhibition Exploring the Fascinations of North African Jewelry
Urban Art & Antiques 