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First near-complete ancient Egyptian funerary set discovered at Heliopolis necropolis site

The Jerusalem Post 04 Jun 2026
In antiquity, Heliopolis served as a primary religious center for the worship of Ra - indicated by the Al-Masalla obelisk of the Temple of Ra-Atum ....
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Archaeologists uncover burial cache at Ancient Heliopolis

Heritage Daily 01 Jun 2026
A cache of burial objects discovered beneath a tomb in Cairo’s Ain Shams district is providing archaeologists with new evidence about funerary practices at ancient Heliopolis ... Ancient Heliopolis, ...
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Egypt prepares for a transportation mega project worth billions

Egypt Independent 01 Jun 2026
The new phase includes the construction of seven new stations along a 9.2-kilometer stretch, starting from Heliopolis station and ending at Cairo International Airport, with expected investments of around half a billion dollars.
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Rare Burial Treasure Found in 3,200-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb

Greek Reporter 01 Jun 2026
The tomb lies within the ancient Heliopolis necropolis ... Officials say discovery adds to Heliopolis history ... the success of Egyptian archaeological missions in re-examining the history of Heliopolis.
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Egypt Uncovers Rare Funerary Treasure at Ancient Heliopolis Necropolis in Cairo

Gulf News 31 May 2026
Egypt has uncovered a rare archaeological cache containing a near complete funerary assemblage, possible gold jewellery and ritual objects at the ancient Heliopolis necropolis in Cairo, the Ministry ...
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Egypt uncovers first near-complete funerary assemblage at Panhesy Tomb in Ancient Heliopolis

Daily News Egypt 31 May 2026
Insights into Ancient Heliopolis ... The site forms part of the vast necropolis of ancient Heliopolis—known in antiquity as Iunu (On)—which was the principal religious centre dedicated to the worship of the sun god Ra.
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Cairo Governor Halts New Café and Restaurant Licences in Residential-Central Districts

Egyptian Streets 29 Apr 2026
Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber has ordered on Tuesday 28 April a halt on issuing new licences for restaurant and café activities in several of the capital’s most historic and residential districts, including Heliopolis, Maadi, Zamalek, and Garden City.
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