Updates on the development work of the Sharm El Sheikh Museum, the Museum of Civilization & Kafr El Sheikh

Museum Sun, Sep. 20, 2020
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is working, during the current time, to put the final touches to a number of archaeological museums in preparation for their opening, during the next few years, within the framework of revitalizing Egyptian tourism, as archaeologists and restorers of the Supreme Council of Antiquities are working to exit the museum in the way that befits the ancient Egyptian civilization to the world, During the next lines, we review the most prominent details about those museums.

Q / What are the museums that are being prepared?
A / Sharm El-Sheikh Museum, Hurghada, and Kafr El-Sheikh.

Q / What is happening now in Kafr El Sheikh Museum?
A / Now the members of the Museum Exhibit Scenario Committee place the artifacts in the two exhibition halls of the museum.

Q / What is the scenario of the museum exhibition in Kafr El-Sheikh?
A / The museum exhibition scenario revolves around a main topic, which is the myth of Isis and Osiris and the conflict between Horus and Sest, in addition to shedding light on a group of topics such as: The history of the ancient city of Bhutto, one of the ancient Egyptian capitals, and the scenario also highlights some topics such as: History of science through the ages Different historical sites such as medicine, veterinarian and pharmacology to link the museum to the University of Kafr El Sheikh.

Q / Does the museum shed light on other things?
C / It sheds light on the path of the Holy Family's journey, as Sakha is one of the paths through which the Holy Family crossed to the western side, in addition to some topics related to the city of Fuwah, which has a rich Islamic heritage, as it includes all the cultural heritage of Kafr El Sheikh as it is the third city Heritage after Cairo and Rasheed.


Q / Has the construction work finished at Kafr El Sheikh Museum?
A / All construction work for Kafr El Sheikh Museum has been completed, lighting systems, fire alarms, and camera surveillance have been developed and tested, in addition to site coordination works from inside and outside the service area, identification and instructional panels, illustrative maps of the site and the visit path of the museum.

Q / What happened in Sharm El-Sheikh Museum?
A: So far, 6062 items have been received.

Q / What are the last pieces received by the museum?
A / A rare piece of mosaic from Alexandria dating back to the fourth century BC, and a statue of the god "Eros" hunting deer, which is scheduled to be displayed at the entrance to the museum, and another rare statue of God "Bs" made of incomplete burning clay and will be placed in the hall of "man" And wildlife. "

Q / What are the works that ended in the Sharm El Sheikh Museum?
A / All the works have been completed in the Hathorian and Royal Corridor, and are nearing completion in the other halls, and work is underway in full swing to finish the graphics and explanation cards.

Q / What does the work of the next phase include?
A / It includes organizing the display of the Sinai heritage, and the jewelry of Muhammad Ali's family.

Q / What is done in the works of the Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat?
A / The museum display scenario was supported by a number of pieces dating back to the Islamic, Coptic, and Greco-Roman eras, as it received from the Museum of Islamic Art the jug and the installment of Prince Taqtak, and some vessels made of dementia with metallic luster, rare-made, as well as from the Coptic Museum of the East with its colors. And a stick for a penguin, and one of the unique types.
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