Egypt to inaugurate antiquities lab by Giza pyramids

Egypt will inaugurate largest on-site antiquities laboratory to restore the second ceremonial boat of Pharaoh Cheops, according to the Associated Press. “The project, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Higashi Nippon International University, is set to complete the initial phase of repairs of the 4,500-year-old vessel by 2020.” The head of the project’s restoration team, the on-site lab was necessary as the pieces of the boar are too fragile or large to move.