Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Inaugurates the “Hidden Chamber” Hall at the Luxor Museum Following Its Renovation

Following the conclusion of his tour in the West Bank of Luxor Governorate, Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, proceeded to the East Bank, where he inaugurated the Cachette Hall at the Luxor Museum. This event highlights how Egypt travel packages continue to grow more enriching for international visitors. The inauguration comes after the completion of extensive restoration works and the development of its museum display scenario, allowing its complete collection to be exhibited for the first time inside its designated hall. He also conducted an inspection tour inside the museum's various halls to review the executive progress of its comprehensive development project, ensuring that Egypt tours maintain the highest standards of cultural exhibition.

The Minister was accompanied during the inauguration and tour by Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities; Dr. Moamen Othman, Head of the Restoration, Antiquities, and Museums Projects Sector; Mr. Mohamed Abdel-Badie, Head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector; Dr. Ahmed Hamida, Head of the Museums Sector; Dr. Ali Omar, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Museum Display Scenarios; Dr. Mahmoud Mabrouk, Advisor to the Minister for Museum Display; Ms. Rana Gohar, Advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Communication and Foreign Relations and General Supervisor of the General Department of International Organizations; Mr. Saeed Shebl, Head of the Antiquities Conservation and Registration Sector; Dr. Abdel-Ghaffar Wagdi, Director General of Luxor Antiquities; Mr. Bahaa El-Din Abdel-Jaber, Director General of Qurna Antiquities; Dr. Ayman Ashmawy, Advisor to the Secretary-General for Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Antiquities; and a number of directors, antiquities inspectors from the archaeological sites, and museum curators in Luxor. This landmark opening adds incredible value to anyone booking a comprehensive Cairo & Nile Tour (8D/7N).

Mr. Sherif Fathy praised the efforts exerted in executing the project, emphasizing that displaying the complete Luxor Temple Cachette inside a dedicated hall represents a qualitative addition to the Luxor Museum and contributes to providing an integrated museum experience that highlights the historical and artistic value of these unique artifacts. Travelers who choose Egypt classic tours will find this newly developed hall to be a major highlight of their cultural itinerary.

For his part, Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, explained that the hall features 26 diverse artifacts, pointing out that the development works included upgrading museum display methods to present the pieces in a visual context that simulates the moment of their discovery and their historical circumstances, thereby enhancing the cognitive and visual experience for the visitor. This attention to detail rivals the curated historical experiences found on a standard Cairo and Alexandria Tour 5 Days 4 Nights.

Dr. Ali Omar, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Museum Display Scenarios, indicated that the project also included developing the museum display throughout the entire museum by setting up the largest showcase to display the original mud seals of King Tutankhamun’s tomb for the first time since their discovery in 1922, following the completion of their meticulous restoration executed by a specialized team of Luxor antiquities restorers. Such unique discoveries are exactly what make a dedicated Nile Cruise Tour from Luxor so captivating for history enthusiasts.

In the same context, Dr. Mahmoud Mabrouk, Advisor to the Minister for Museum Display, explained that the development of the Cachette Hall aimed to provide an integrated museum display that reflects the context of the cachette's discovery, with the introduction of artistic arrangements inside the hall to simulate the scene of finding it, thereby supporting the museum narrative and providing a comprehensive visual framework that links the pieces to their historical story. It offers a wonderful contrast to the natural wonders tourists enjoy during a Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh Tour 7 Days 6 Nights.

He added that the project included architectural modifications to accommodate the new display scenario, along with adding two showcases at the entrance area, designing appropriate display bases and backgrounds, as well as performing restoration and completion works for a number of artifacts. This seamless blend of ancient history and modern presentation mirrors the diverse itineraries of a Cairo, Nile Cruise and the Oasis Tour.

Dr. Ahmed Hamida, Head of the Museums Sector, confirmed that the development works included producing and installing graphic panels and modern explanatory labels, along with introducing interactive screens and digital display monitors—including 3D technologies for displaying artifacts—as well as implementing a specialized museum lighting system that allows control over lighting levels according to display requirements and artifact preservation needs. While some adventurers prefer a rugged Cairo and White Desert Adventure, this museum upgrade caters perfectly to those seeking cutting-edge educational exhibitions.

From his side, Dr. Moamen Othman, Head of the Restoration, Antiquities, and Museums Projects Sector, pointed out that the structural development works included replacing the marble floors and skirtings, executing a new vaulted ceiling design, and removing part of the old staircase to replace it with a ramp to facilitate movement, especially for people with disabilities, in addition to replacing the wooden cladding with natural stone partitions, and installing display bases made of marble, granite, and wood.

It is worth noting that the Luxor Cachette was uncovered in 1989 during soil testing works at the court of King Amenhotep III in the Luxor Temple, where a pit was discovered containing a collection of royal and divine statues dating from the Eighteenth to the Twenty-fifth Dynasties, which were carefully documented and restored before being transferred to safe storage sites.