The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Inspects the Saqqara and Mit Rahina Archaeological Sites

To ensure the latest developments at Egypt’s archaeological sites are properly monitored and restoration projects are progressing, Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, conducted an inspection tour of Saqqara, Abusir, and Mit Rahina. This visit focused on main entrances, new museum storehouses, and foreign mission activities, which are central to Egypt travel. He also reviewed the Open-Air Museum in Mit Rahina and the progress of its new storehouse, which will soon be integrated into the archaeological district’s infrastructure.

Dr. El-Leithy noted that this tour follows directives from Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, to upgrade sites for Egypt day tours. By enhancing the efficiency and civilizational value of these locations, the Ministry aims to improve the visitor experience, reaching development standards befitting World Heritage sites. This strategy makes Cairo day tours more accessible and informative for international guests.

While visiting Saqqara, the Secretary-General emphasized infrastructure improvements and the need for a new visitor center. He called for the completion of lighting and electronic monitoring systems to ensure heritage conservation. He also ordered the swift transfer of artifacts into modern storehouses to meet global standards. For those seeking a Half-Day Tour to Memphis and Dahshur, these upgrades will ensure a safer and more sophisticated visit to the ancient pyramids and necropolises.

The tour also covered the restoration of the Tombs of Ptahhotep and Akhethotep by the Czech mission and excavations by Cairo University. Dr. El-Leithy also reviewed the German mission’s work south of the Pyramid of Unas and visited the Serapeum. These locations are essential stops for an Islamic Cairo in-depth tour or ancient history excursions, showcasing the layers of Egypt’s history.

In Mit Rahina, home to the colossal statue of Ramesses II, Dr. El-Leithy ordered a comprehensive development project for the Open-Air Museum, including better display methods and improved instructional signage. Such improvements add value to diverse itineraries, whether travelers are interested in an Egypt Countryside Trip or a Walking Tour in Cairo with the locals. He confirmed the new museum storehouse should be finished by late April.

Accompanying the Secretary-General were senior officials including Mr. Moamen Othman, Mr. Mohamed Abdel-Badea, Mr. Saeed Shebl, Mr. Kotb Fawzy, and Dr. Amr El-Tayeb. Their joint efforts ensure that after a day of sightseeing or a Cairo Shopping Tour, visitors can enjoy high-quality cultural heritage. For a relaxing end to a journey, many visitors also choose a Nile Cruise Lunch Tour in Cairo to appreciate the city’s beauty from the water.