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. For instance, NMEC received a delegation of ambassadors of Latin American countries in Cairo, accompanied by His Excellency Ambassador Ashraf Mounir, Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for Latin American Affairs, where they were welcomed by Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, Managing Executive Director of NMEC. Accompanied by Mrs. Fayrouz Fekry, Deputy Director for Management and Operation at NEMC, and Mr. Bassem Raouf, NMEC’s Chief Curator, the delegation have toured the museum’s spacious galleries such as the Core Exhibition Hall and the Royal Mummies Hall to get acquainted with its distinguished artifacts and its breathtaking archeological treasures. Moreover, the delegation have been introduced to the museum’s impressive facilities and its offered activities, emphasizing that NMEC, besides its principal role of preserving antiquities, aspires to be a hub that celebrates Egypt’s cultural heritage and unique civilization. At the end of their visit, the delegation expressed their delightfulness with their overall experience at NMEC, highlighting their admiration towards the uniqueness of Egypt’s civilization and the museum’s rich collections that are well-developed through its narrative.
