Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and Governor of Matrouh Inspect Several Museums and Archaeological Sites in the Governorate

As part of his current visit to Matrouh Governorate, Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, and Major General Dr. Mohamed El-Zamlout, Governor of Matrouh, continued their inspection tour of several museums and archaeological sites in the governorate. The tour aimed to assess their current condition and explore ways to develop them and maximize the benefits derived from their tourism and archaeological potential.

The tour included the Matrouh Antiquities Museum, where the Minister and the Governor listened to an explanation from Mr. Saad Haridi, the museum's director, about its history and collections. The museum, located on an area of ​​750 square meters, consists of two floors and houses approximately 1,260 artifacts distributed across seven halls. These artifacts shed light on the history of Matrouh and its role in protecting Egypt's western borders throughout the ages.

The museum houses a diverse collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic artifacts, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the governorate and reinforcing its importance as a key component of cultural tourism. This collection complements the other tourist attractions and natural wonders of Matrouh, including the Siwa Oasis.

During the tour, Mr. Sherif Fathy directed the preparation of a comprehensive study for the museum's development and the enrichment of its display narrative to enhance the visitor experience. He also instructed officials to explore the possibility of acquiring additional artifacts from the governorate's archaeological storage facilities. Enjoy the museum's events yourself by choosing Egypt Day Tours for exclusive and private trips. We especially recommend Alexandria day tours for exploring Cairo's museums. Experience El-Alamein Day Trip from Alexandria – an unmissable experience.

The Minister and the Governor also visited Rommel's Cave Museum, learning about its history and exhibits. Dating back to World War II, the cave served as a command and shelter site and is distinguished by its location within a natural rock formation overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

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