Khaled el-Enany, Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, gave a speech
during President Abd El-Fatah El-Sisi’s inauguration of three new museums in
three different governorates Saturday.
They are the museums of Sharm
El-Sheikh, Kafr El-Sheikh and the Royal Chariots museum in Cairo.
This emphasizes the
unprecedented support Egypt gives to the tourism and antiquities sector.
In addition to showcasing
Egypt’s unparalleled history and civilization through the establishment of
museums that tell the story of this unique civilization and its different
historical eras.
Enany, said in his word
"that today is an exceptional day in the history of Egyptian tourism and
antiquities, as 3 important museums are opened in the governorates of Sharm
El-Sheikh, Kafr El-Sheikh and Cairo, at a cost of nearly L.E 1 billion."
During the speech, the
minister implored the state’s efforts in museum projects, development and
restoration of archaeological sites and archaeological work in Egypt.
In addition to that, he
presented the work progress of the three museums that were inaugurated.
Enany pointed out that the
Sharm El-Sheikh Museum is the first museum of antiquities in the picturesque
coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh.
He added that work started in
the museum in 2003 and then stopped in 2011. He said that Kafr El-Sheikh Museum
too, is the first museum of antiquities in the ancient governorate of Kafr El
Sheikh, stating work started in it in 2002 and then stopped in 2011.
Enany talked about the opening
of the restoration and development project of the Royal Carriages Museum, which
is one of the oldest museums in the world and one of the most important
carriage museums in the world.
Moreover, he said that its
restoration and development project started back in in 2002 and that it stopped
in 2011.
The minister further said that
work was resumed in the three museums due to the directives of Egypt's
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, after it was halted for years since 2011.
He added that the president
directed the government to give all projects of maintenance, restoration,
preservation and protection of Egyptian monuments, in addition to the
development and establishment of major and regional museums utmost importance.
In addition, Enany explained
that "today’s openings show the political and financial support the
political leadership gives to preserving the heritage and antiquities of Egypt;
and to building and developing museums."
He also said that the resumption
of work in all antiquities and museum projects, that have been suspended for
years, contributes to providing a diverse tourism infrastructure in all
governorates.
In addition to that, it
creates new tourist attractions and offerings. Those diversified offerings
cater the various interests of tourists.
He added that Sharm El Sheikh
Museum and Hurghada Museum, both offer visitors and tourists a unique
experience and an opportunity to enjoy Egypt’s beautiful beaches and at the
same time learn about the ancient Egyptian civilization; mixing leisure and
culture.
The minister concluded his
speech by reiterating that the museums that were opened will contribute to
increasing the tourism in addition to archaeological awareness of Egyptians,
especially children and youth, to get to know the rich and unique civilization
of their country.
After the opening of the Sharm
El-Sheikh Museum, the minister took a memorial photo with all the museum
employees in appreciation of their relentless efforts to carry through work in
the the museum until its official opening became a reality.
Source:egypttoday
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