The Central Bank of Egypt closes banks as a result of the 2011 Egyptian protests. 2011-02-14
The extent of looting of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo during the 2011 Egyptian protests is worse than previously announced. 2011-02-12
Egyptians mourn those killed for protesting against their government. 2011-02-9
Two Molotov cocktails are thrown into the grounds of the Egyptian Museum. 2011-02-2
Mohamed ElBaradei, of the Egyptian opposition, raises concerns that clashes in Cairo could escalate into a "bloodbath". 2011-02-2
Two mummies housed at the Egyptian Museum are destroyed and statues are broken into pieces, though ordinary citizens unite to prevent further destruction. The vandals are reported to have been convicts who escaped amid the protests. 2011-01-29
Young people in Egypt form a human chain to protect the Egyptian Museum from further attacks. 2011-01-29
Head of antiquities Zahi Hawass says ancient artifacts at the famous Egyptian Museum in Cairo are safe from looters but could still be damaged by the potential collapse of NDP headquarters which was gutted by fire yesterday. 2011-01-29
19 private jets carrying families of wealthy businessmen leave Cairo for Dubai. 2011-01-29
The same fire threatens the nearby world-famous Egyptian Museum, with concerns expressed for the safety of its contents. A powerful explosion is heard in the area. There are reports that protesters are trying to protect the museum. 2011-01-28