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The Ministers of Tourism and Antiquities and of Civil Aviation participated as speakers in the opening session of the Al-Ahram Egyptian Tourism Forum.

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Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, and Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, took part in the first session—titled "Egypt: Unparalleled Diversity—From Diverse Assets to Enhanced Competitiveness and Investment"—part of the "Al-Ahram Egyptian Tourism Forum: From Diverse Assets to Enhanced Competitiveness." The forum was organized today by the Al-Ahram Foundation under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat.  Also participating as speakers were Mr. Hossam El-Shaer, Chairman of the Egyptian Tourism Federation; Dr. Nader El-Beblawi, Chairman of the Chamber of Tourism Companies and Travel Agencies; and Mr. Sherif El-Banna, Board Member of the Chamber of Tourism Companies and Travel Agencies (responsible for the inbound tourism portfolio). The session was moderated by Ms. Khuloud Al-Omian, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East. Discover exclusive tours with " Egypt Da...

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Holds Meetings with Japanese Tour Operators and Travel Companies

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During his visit to Tokyo to participate in Tourism Expo Japan, Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, held a series of professional meetings with Japanese tour operators and travel company representatives, as well as media engagements with leading Japanese media outlets. These meetings were attended by Egypt’s Ambassador to Japan, Mr. Ragai El-Etreby. The discussions focused on ways to enhance cooperation in promoting Egypt as a tourist destination, leveraging the country's diverse tourism products and experiences, and developing new tour programs tailored to the interests and expectations of Japanese tourists to attract more visitors from the Japanese market. Discussions also addressed the possibility of coordinating with the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board to organize familiarization trips for Japanese tour operators and travel companies. These trips would allow them to experience Egypt’s tourism offerings firsthand, while also providing them with promotional fi...

Pyramid-Shaped Tomb and "Amduat" Inscriptions: A New Archaeological Discovery in Dakhla Oasis

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An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities, working at the Bir al-Shaghala site in the Dakhla Oasis (New Valley Governorate), has uncovered a mud-brick, pyramid-shaped tomb dating back to the Roman era. Built for a man and his wife, this discovery highlights the architectural, artistic, and funerary diversity that characterized the Egyptian oases during that period. The discovery is distinguished by its unique architectural layout and a collection of rare funerary inscriptions and texts. These include a scene depicting the seventh hour of the *Amduat*—one of the ancient Egyptian texts describing the journey through the afterlife—as well as a stone stele bearing a funerary epitaph written in Ancient Greek. You, too, have the opportunity to explore such new discoveries through " Egypt Shore Excursions ," which offers fascinating tours. We recommend " Best Alexandria Shore Excursions " for historical trips starting from the port; for ins...

Secretary-General Inspects Archaeological Sites in Luxor and Qena and Reviews Restoration and Development Projects

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Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, conducted an extensive inspection tour of several archaeological sites in the Luxor and Qena governorates. During the tour, he reviewed the progress of restoration, excavation, and development works and assessed the technical and structural condition of various temples and tombs. He also directed that the pace of work on several projects be accelerated to ensure the preservation of archaeological sites, enhance their operational efficiency, and improve the visitor experience. The tour included the Ramesseum Temple, the Tomb of King Ramses IX in the Valley of the Kings, the Stoppelaëre House, the Tomb of Padi-Amun-Opet in the Asasif area, and the Tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens. He concluded the tour by inspecting ongoing development works at the Dendera Temple in Qena Governorate. Dr. El-Leithy began his tour by inspecting the first phase of the project to restore and reassemble the First...

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Chairs the Board Meeting of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, chaired the Board of Directors meeting of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) today at the museum’s premises in Fustat, opening the session by welcoming the board members. During the meeting, the minutes of the previous board session were ratified. Additionally, the financial statements and the adjusted final accounts of the museum authority for the 2025/2026 fiscal year were discussed and approved, in the presence of representatives from the Central Auditing Organization and the museum’s financial and administrative affairs department. Discover the museum yourself through Egypt Day Tours , which offers daily excursions in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. We offer Cairo Day Tours to explore the most famous museums, including a tour to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) to view the royal mummies. The Minister thanked the members of the Central Auditing Organization for their efforts regarding the presented...

Discovery of Rock-Cut Tombs and Roman Camp Remains at the Tell al-Yahudiya Archaeological Site in Qalyubia

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An Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Tell al-Yahudiya site in Qalyubia Governorate has uncovered—during ongoing excavations—several rock-cut tombs representing various architectural styles. Additionally, the mission continued to reveal the remains of a Roman camp situated in the surface layer above these rock-cut tombs. Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, explained that this discovery is a significant addition to the history of the Tell al-Yahudiya site. He noted that the importance of these tombs lies not only in their diverse architectural styles but also in the rarity of such rock-cut tombs in the Delta region; the area's characteristic clay soil typically makes such structures uncommon, making this discovery particularly valuable for understanding burial patterns and their evolution in the eastern Delta across different eras. Join us with * Egypt Day Tours * to enjoy our daily excursion offers. We recommend * Cairo Day Tou...

The President of the Republic of Madagascar Visits the Grand Egyptian Museum

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A new archaeological discovery at Tell Abu Sayfi in East Qantara is redrawing the map of Horus the Warrior’s route

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Le ministère du Tourisme et des Antiquités participe au Salon international de l'aéronautique et de l'espace d'El Alamein afin de promouvoir l'Égypte comme destination touristique.

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Le ministère du Tourisme et des Antiquités, représenté par l'Autorité égyptienne du tourisme, participe à la deuxième édition du Salon international de l'aéronautique et de l'espace d'El Alamein (EIAS 2026), inaugurée aujourd'hui par Son Excellence le Président de la République à l'aéroport international d'El Alamein. Le salon se tiendra jusqu'au 10 septembre. Le pavillon de l'Autorité présente une maquette de certaines salles du Grand Musée égyptien. Il abrite également une collection de répliques d'objets ayant appartenu au roi Toutankhamon, ainsi que d'autres pièces témoignant de la civilisation égyptienne antique. De plus, le pavillon diffuse des films promotionnels produits par l'Autorité égyptienne du tourisme, mettant en valeur l'Égypte comme destination touristique et la diversité de ses produits et attractions. On y trouve également des supports promotionnels présentant différentes destinations touristiques égyptiennes et des...

La exposición «El Antiguo Egipto revela sus secretos: Tesoros de los museos egipcios» concluye en Hong Kong y las piezas regresan a Egipto.

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La exposición «El Antiguo Egipto revela sus secretos: Tesoros de los museos egipcios» concluyó su recorrido en el Museo del Palacio de Hong Kong tras nueve meses de gira, del 18 de noviembre de 2025 al 31 de agosto de 2026. La muestra atrajo a más de 600.000 visitantes, lo que refleja el gran interés del público hongkonés por la civilización del antiguo Egipto. En representación del Sr. Sherif Fathy, Ministro de Turismo y Antigüedades, el Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretario General del Consejo Supremo de Antigüedades, asistió a la rueda de prensa organizada por el Museo del Palacio de Hong Kong para conmemorar la clausura de la exposición y el inicio de los trámites para la devolución de las piezas participantes a Egipto. El Dr. Ahmed Hamida, Jefe del Sector de Museos del Consejo Supremo de Antigüedades, también estuvo presente. En su discurso, el Dr. Hisham El-Leithy transmitió los saludos del Sr. Sherif Fathy, Ministro de Turismo y Antigüedades, expresando su agradecimiento a todos los ...

L’exposition « L’Égypte antique dévoile ses secrets : Trésors des musées égyptiens » s’est achevée à Hong Kong et les objets ont été rapatriés en Égypte.

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L’exposition « L’Égypte antique dévoile ses secrets : Trésors des musées égyptiens » a pris fin au Musée du Palais de Hong Kong après neuf mois de présentation, du 18 novembre 2025 au 31 août 2026. Elle a attiré plus de 600 000 visiteurs, témoignant du vif intérêt du public hongkongais pour la civilisation égyptienne antique. Représentant M. Sherif Fathy, ministre du Tourisme et des Antiquités, le Dr Hisham El-Leithy, secrétaire général du Conseil suprême des Antiquités, a assisté à la conférence de presse organisée par le Musée du Palais de Hong Kong pour marquer la clôture de l’exposition et le lancement des procédures de rapatriement des objets exposés en Égypte. Le Dr Ahmed Hamida, chef du secteur des musées au Conseil suprême des Antiquités, était également présent. Dans son discours, le Dr Hisham El-Leithy a transmis les salutations de M. Sherif Fathy, ministre du Tourisme et des Antiquités, et a remercié tous les participants et organisateurs de l'exposition, saluant son suc...

Restoration of a painting of King Ramses II at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir is complete

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Le ministère du Tourisme et des Antiquités lance la deuxième édition de la campagne « Nous sommes l'Égypte » afin de mettre en valeur les coutumes et les valeurs authentiques du peuple égyptien.

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Le ministère du Tourisme et des Antiquités, représenté par l'Autorité égyptienne du tourisme, a lancé la deuxième édition de la campagne « Nous sommes l'Égypte », qui vise à souligner l'authenticité et l'hospitalité des Égyptiens envers les touristes, ainsi qu'à mettre en avant le rôle essentiel du tourisme dans le soutien de l'économie nationale et le renforcement de l'image de l'Égypte comme destination touristique mondiale de premier plan. Découvrez nos circuits par vous-même avec Excursions Égypte et profitez d'excursions exceptionnelles pour une immersion totale dans la culture locale. Nous proposons des excursions d'une journée à Charm el-Cheikh pour un séjour balnéaire inoubliable. Pour des aventures uniques, nous vous recommandons vivement d'essayer le quad et le safari à dos de chameau à Charm el-Cheikh . Cette édition fait suite à la première édition de la campagne « Nous sommes l'Égypte », lancée par l'Autorité en trois p...

Célébration de 20 ans de coopération égypto-japonaise dans les musées et la préservation du patrimoine culturel au Grand Musée Égyptien

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Sous le titre « Deux décennies de coopération égypto-japonaise dans les musées et la préservation du patrimoine culturel » (Symposium GEM-GHUB 2026), le Grand Musée Égyptien, en coopération avec l’Agence japonaise de coopération internationale (JICA), a organisé un symposium de trois jours pour célébrer 20 ans de coopération égypto-japonaise dans les musées et la préservation du patrimoine culturel. Ce symposium s’inscrit dans le cadre du projet du Centre mondial de restauration et de recherche scientifique (GEM-GHUB) du Grand Musée Égyptien, lancé en 2025 en collaboration avec la JICA et qui se poursuivra jusqu’en 2028. Ce projet vise à renforcer les capacités du musée et à transformer l’expertise acquise lors des précédents projets de collaboration en systèmes institutionnels durables. Cet objectif sera atteint grâce à trois axes principaux : le soutien à la recherche scientifique et la diffusion de ses résultats ; le développement d’un système de conservation et de gestion des colle...

Remains of a residential complex and a wine press—likely used for wine production—have been uncovered, along with various artifacts at the Temple of Sekhmet in Mit Rahina

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 The Egyptian-Chinese joint archaeological mission between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Shanghai Museum has uncovered a collection of significant artifacts and archaeological elements during its work at the Sekhmet Temple site in Mit Rahina. These discoveries shed further light on the region's history and the nature of life across successive time periods. Travelers exploring the region—whether on a Cairo to Luxor Christmas tour or visiting other historic sites—will find these fresh insights into ancient Egyptian life particularly fascinating. Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, expressed his satisfaction with this fruitful collaboration between Egypt and China as two of the world's oldest civilizations. He emphasized that this joint effort represents one aspect of bilateral cooperation in archaeological work, which encompasses several projects and missions across the country. For his part, Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of th...

Celebration of 20 Years of Egyptian-Japanese Cooperation in the Field of Museums and Cultural Heritage Preservation at the Grand Museum

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Les vestiges d'un complexe résidentiel et d'un pressoir à olives, probablement utilisé pour la production de vin, ainsi que divers artefacts, ont été mis au jour au temple de Sekhmet à Mit Rahina.

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La mission archéologique conjointe égypto-chinoise, composée de représentants du Conseil suprême des Antiquités et du Musée de Shanghai de la République populaire de Chine, a découvert une collection d'artefacts et d'éléments archéologiques importants lors de ses fouilles au temple de Sekhmet à Mit Rahina. Ces découvertes éclairent d'un jour nouveau l'histoire de la région et la vie qui s'y est déroulée au fil des époques. M. Sherif Fathy, ministre du Tourisme et des Antiquités, s'est félicité de cette fructueuse coopération archéologique entre l'Égypte et la Chine, deux des plus anciennes civilisations de l'histoire. Il a souligné que cette collaboration illustre un aspect de la coopération bilatérale en archéologie, qui comprend de nombreux projets et missions archéologiques conjoints égypto-chinois. Si vous arrivez par le port, vous pouvez explorer l'Égypte avec « Excursions à Terre », qui propose des excursions agréables. Nous proposons égalemen...