Today, Tuesday, the archaeological coffin participating in the exhibition left for the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, after the approval of the Council of Ministers, and all necessary executive measures were taken to package, transport, ship and display the coffin.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities stated that this comes within the framework of ensuring that all its capabilities and expertise are available for the success of the Egyptian participation in the Expo 2020 Dubai, and to show the Egyptian pavilion in a way that suits Egypt's position, as one of the most important global tourist and archaeological destinations.
This coffin is one of the colored wooden toilets that were recently discovered in the archaeological area of Saqqara through the archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. A falcon, and the deity (Not) appears, spreading her wings, and carrying the two feathers of the Ma'at (Haq and Justice). As for the central part, it is decorated with offering texts and religious incantations. The sides are surrounded by two rows of deities holding a sceptre (Alwas) in their hands. In the lower part, two figures of the god Anubis appear above his cabin in front of the deceased.
A group of archaeological clones that are produced at the Treasures Factory for archaeological clones also traveled to participate in the exhibition to promote Egyptian civilization.
The Egyptian pavilion will also include displaying a group of pictures and promotional films for archaeological sites, tourist resorts and the Grand Egyptian Museum project, and the use of tourist propaganda panels, designs and drawings of the ancient Egyptian character and hieroglyphic writing symbols inside and outside the pavilion to ensure the highlighting of Egypt's historical identity, as well as choosing colors and designs that combine the nobility of the past and sophistication. Present and future prospects.
Khaled El-Anany, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, had held several meetings with Minister of Trade and Industry Nevin Gamea to discuss preparations for the Egyptian participation in the Dubai Expo 2020, which is scheduled to open next October and will last for 6 months. He also visited the exhibition and inspected the Egyptian pavilion in it in May Al-Madi, during his visit to the Emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, to participate in the Arab Forum for Tourism and Travel.
Throughout the duration of the exhibition, the Egyptian pavilion will witness the establishment of 103 activities, including workshops, discussion meetings, business meetings and cultural salons, including topics related to cities and urban development, tourism, sustainable development, health, agriculture and improving the standard of living, women and youth, in addition to 9 exhibitions specialized in the fields of antiquities. Education, real estate investment, and our heritage exhibition, as well as recreational and cultural events to attract the largest possible number of audience and visitors to the exhibition.
Wed, Sep. 22, 2021
