The Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities inspects the Saqqara and Mit Rahina archaeological sites

 As part of keeping up with the latest developments at archeological sites and monitoring ongoing restoration and development work, Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, conducted an inspection tour of the archeological areas of Saqqara, Abusir, and Mit Rahina. The tour included the main entrances to these areas, the new museum stores, the work of foreign missions, as well as the open museum in the Mit Rahina area and the latest progress on the ongoing work at the new museum store in preparation for handing it over to the archeological area. Enjoy visiting this area and discover it for yourself with our Cairo Day Tours. Join us to book a Half-Day Tour to Memphis and Dahshur to explore the site with a professional guide.

Dr. Hisham El-Laythi explained that this tour comes as part of the periodic inspection tours he conducts in implementation of the directives of Mr. Sherif Fathy, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, and in light of the ministry's vision and strategy aimed at developing and enhancing the efficiency of archeological sites in Egypt, which enhances their civilizational value, contributes to improving the tourist experience, and brings it to the highest levels of development, commensurate with their importance as one of the World Heritage sites. If you're coming from the port, we also offer Port Said Shore Excursions for Cairo excursions. We also provide Giza Pyramids and Saqqara trips from Port Said for your enjoyment.

During his tour of the Saqqara archeological area, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities emphasized the importance of developing the infrastructure and visitor pathways, pointing out the necessity of establishing a comprehensive visitor center at the new entrance of the area, and the swift completion of comprehensive development works, primarily the lighting and electronic surveillance systems thru the installation of surveillance cameras and the activation of periodic maintenance programs. 

He also directed the swift transfer of artifacts from the old storages to the newly completed museum storages, according to a specific timetable, ensuring the highest levels of preservation and security in an advanced environment that meets the latest global standards in heritage conservation. If you prefer high quality and luxury, choose from Luxury Egypt Travel Packages to suit your needs. We recommend Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh Luxury Tours to enjoy the capital and relax on the Red Sea.

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