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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization continues to receive a number of international dignitaries, government officials and public figures from Egypt and the world since its grand opening in April this year. Earlier today, Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, Managing Executive Director of the NMEC has received Mrs. Khalida Bouzar, UN Assistant Secretary General, UNDP Assistant Administrator & Regional Director for the Arab States. Accompanied by Mrs. Fayrouz Fekry, Deputy Director for Management and Operation at the NEMC, our UN official and her delegation have toured the museum’s spacious galleries such as the Core Exhibition Hall, and the Royal Mummies Hall to get acquainted with is distinguished artifacts and breathtaking archeological treasures.

Today marks the launching of the first day of NMEC Summer School; a summer training for the students and alumni of the Faculty of Archaeology and its various departments, mainly; the department of Old Egyptian Archaeology, Islamic Arts and Conservation department.

The training program offers its students a firsthand experience of observing, investigating, and learning about the dynamics of a museum’s key responsibilities. By the end of the summer training, students are expected to learn about the crucial roles that museums of the 21st century should perform. For instance, students will comprehend that museums pursue a greater role within the society other than housing antiquities, they are rather comprehensive scientific and educational institutions.

The training program has begun by a speech by Yehia Hussein, the Head Director of Metals Conservation Lab, Supervisor responsible for the training of the students from conservation dep. and Rehab Galal, the training supervisor responsible for the training of students from Islamic and Egyptian antiquities departments. The speech included an illustration of the training program, and an overview of the program’s workplan. The speech was followed by a lecture titled “Scientific Central Laboratories at the NMEC” delivered by Mai Diab, the Head of the X-ray Laboratory (XRF) at the NMEC.  Followed by another lecture was delivered by Mina Magdy, a researcher in Analytical Chemistry for archaeological studies at the NMEC, titled “Analytical Approaches to the Characterization of Archaeological Materials: a Step Toward Conservational Practices”.

The day was concluded with a visit to the museum’s scientific laboratories to get acquainted with the various devices for examination and analysis of artifacts.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization has received earlier today a media delegation from Russia, which arrived two days ago in Hurghada, after the resumption of the tourism movement between Russia and the Egyptian tourist cities. After their visit to Hurghada, the Russian delegation have traveled to Cairo to visit the NMEC to observe the museum exquisite collections. Accompanied by Mme. Fayrouz Fekry, the Deputy Director for Management and Operation at the NEMC, the Russian dignitaries have toured the museum’s spacious galleries such as the Core Exhibition Hall, and the Royal Mummies Hall to get acquainted with is distinguished artifacts and breathtaking archeological treasures. The visiting officials praised the NMEC’s efforts in abiding by the safety protocols to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The visitors have concluded their trip at the NMEC by taking photographs to mark their memorable trip to the museum.

In commemoration of the “Pharaohs’ Golden Parade” where twenty-two royal mummies of Kings and Queens were transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat, on April 3rd, 2021, the Ministry of Finance issued a commemorative silver coin of 100 L.E carrying the ceremony’s official logo in both English and Arabic, to document the exceptional event.
In addition, the Ministry issued tradable 1 L.E and 50 piasters coins carrying the same logo as the silver coins, and that was announced in accordance with the Prime Minister’s Decree No. 20 of the year 2021.
It is worth-mentioning that the transferred royal mummies belong to the Kings and Queens from the Seventeenth to Twenty-Second Dynasties, including the mummies of King Seqenenre Tao, Amenhotep II, Thutmose II, Thutmose III, Seti I and Queen Hatshepsut.

Cairo receives the tourists of the first charter flights from Spain to Luxor after the resumption of the tourism movement to Egypt.

The Spanish tourists were keen on visiting the NEMC to see the Royal Mummies, especially after the grand parade that was held in April, earlier this year.

The Spanish group praised the NMEC’s efforts in abiding by the safety protocols to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

On Wednesday evening, The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat has welcomed a Spanish group who arrived to Luxor on Saturday 31st of July, 2021. The tourists have arrived to Egypt through the first charter flights from Spain to Luxor since the resumption of the tourism movement to Egypt since July 1st, 2020.

After their visit to Luxor and Aswan, the Spanish group have traveled to Cairo to visit the NMEC, and observed the museum’s exquisite collection as well as the Royal Mummies Hall, especially after the grand parade that was held in April, earlier this year.

During their visit, the 114 Spanish members were divided into six smaller groups in order to compile with the NMEC’s comprehensive approach to handle the pandemic. The Spanish tourists praised the NMEC’s efforts in abiding by the safety protocols to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The visitors have concluded their trip at the NMEC by taking

photographs to mark their memorable trip to the museum.

Over the weekend, the NMEC has welcomed hundreds of thousands of local and international visitors of all age groups and backgrounds who have come to enjoy the museum’s ground-breaking exhibition halls and its captivating collections of artifacts at its spacious galleries as well as the panoramic landscape of Old Cairo and Al Sera Lake.

It is worth mentioning that the museum compiles with all health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19, these include ensuring the separate flows of entrances and exits for all visitors; maintaining reduced capacity at halls in order to avoid crowds; maintaining the requirement for visitors to book at most times; maintaining social distancing on sites; and keeping the requirement for visitors to wear a face mask at all times.

Dr. Ahmed Farouk Ghoneim, the Managing Executive Director of the NMEC, along with his team are delighted that the museum has become a magnet that attracts local and international visitors from various age groups, fields and backgrounds.

The NMEC welcomes its audience everyday during the week, including Public Holidays, from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm, and from 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm on Fridays.

Earlier today, The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization has received Burundi’s Ambassador to Egypt, His Excellency; Cheikh Malachie Rachid Niragira and the Burundian Minister of Water, Energy and Minerals, His Excellency; Ibrahim Uwizeye along with their delegations.

Accompanied by our museum’s curators, the notable officials have toured the museum’s spacious galleries such as the Core Exhibition Hall and the Royal Mummies Hall to get acquainted with is distinguished artifacts and breathtaking archeological treasures.

The delegations have had the chance to navigate the museum’s impressive facilities as well as its prime location that centers Cairo’s old capital of Al-Fustat. Our guests have expressed their delightfulness with their overall experience at the NMEC, highlighting their admiration towards the uniqueness of Egypt’s Civilization that is well-expressed through the museum’s rich collections and its dedicated curators.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization continues to receive a number of international dignitaries, government officials and public figures from Egypt and the world since its grand opening in April this year.

Earlier today, the museum has received South Africa’s Ambassador to Egypt; Mr. Joseph Mashimbye and Mr. Fernando Arroyo; the Ambassador of Uruguay to Egypt.

Accompanied by our museum’s curators, the notable officials have toured the museum’s spacious galleries such as the Core Exhibition Hall, and the Royal Mummies Hall to get acquainted with is distinguished artifacts and breathtaking archeological treasures.

The delegations have had the chance to navigate the museum’s impressive facilities as well as its prime location that centers Cairo’s old capital of Al-Fustat. Our guests have expressed their sincere happiness with their overall experience at the NMEC, especially with the museum’s vision and its role as a cultural hub that illustrates the uniqueness of Egypt’s civilization throughout time.

 Within the programs of culture and art, that was organised by the NMEC, it welcomed the great musician Manal Mohy El Din, in the outdoor roman theatre on the evening of Tuesday 13^th July; where she awed her audience by playing solos on her unique harp. The playlist included a number of folk and traditional Egyptian music but also a collection of her new works.

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Dr Ahmed Ghoneim, the managing director of NMEC, pointed out that this event is the kick start to many upcoming events and celebrations that will be held in the roman theatre that is located next to the authentic and unique dye house. The theatre has been transformed under the glowing lights to a magical space full of life. He also pointed out to the comments he received from the audience on the spectacular event hosted by NMEC; where it contains a large indoor theatre and several conference rooms, making NMEC an important cultural hub.

This event came as a bridge between the ancient art and the modern art; whereas the harp is one of the significant instruments and one of the masterpieces displayed within the museum. It is one of the oldest instruments known to history and it was one among many instruments used in the ancient Egyptian period. It was used during religious rituals in temples and in celebrations with dancers and dance. The harp was drawn on various temples and tombs walls during the ancient Egyptian era.

It is worth noting that , the musician Manal Mohy El Din is one of the top harp players.

Under the title “El Lela El Kebira”, NMEC organised a puppet show in the large indoor theatre.  It involved a puppet-operetta of El Lela el Kebira and an exhibition for the work of the infamous puppeteer Nagy Shaker. The ceremony was well received by visitors to the museum who were keen to attend and participate with their children. The exhibition displayed a number of original character sketches of the operetta, also a collection of his other work outside the field of puppets. One of his significant work outside the realm of puppets is the interior design and costume design of the film “Shafika and Metwally”.

An art workshop was also held during the day, for children to draw and colour puppets from the operetta.

Dr Ahmed Ghoneim, the managing director of NMEC commented that it was a three-day event as a continuation of the different events that is held at NMEC, which is regarded as a cultural hub. He also thanked the Ministry of Culture for its participation and its collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to create an honourable event. He, also thanked to Prof. Dr. Omnia Yehia, vice dean of Fine Art Faculty Helwan University   and Mr. Mohamed Nour, head of the puppet’s theatre, and his team that has awed the audience with their show.

Azza El Sayed, Head of Museum education, remarked that there were morning activities such as drawing and colouring workshops for children based on the characters of El Lela el Kebira to consolidate the idea of heritage and art together in children’s minds. This was offered to all schools, employees of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and their families, martyr’s families and special needs whether mental disabilities or hearing impaired.

At the closing of the event, all participants were recognised and awarded including the event and exhibition organisers, the puppet’s show team, and also Amira Said Mekway, the daughter of the infamous composer Said Mekawy, who composed the operetta. Worth noting, the exhibition is open until the end of July.