Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Egypt's oldest museum unveils renovated wing, ancient 50-foot scroll By: FOXNews.com February 20, 2023 at 18:47 PM EST The Egyptian tourism and antiquities ministry recently unveiled a renovated wing of a 120-year-old museum billed the history-rich African nation's oldest. Egypt's ministry of tourism and antiquities unveiled a renovated wing of its oldest museum Monday, home to a 16-meter-long scroll unearthed last year.The refurbishment marks the first stage of broader renovations for the 120-year-old salmon-colored palatial complex in downtown Cairo opposite the capital's famed Tahrir Square.EGYPTIANS DEMAND BRITISH MUSEUM RETURN ROSETTA STONE TO EGYPTWaziry Papyrus, the centerpiece of Monday's unveiling, contains around 113 spells from the Book of the Dead. The museum also has added modern glass protection and new interior lighting.The opening ceremony of the upgraded wing was led by Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Eissa.EGYPT EXCAVATION UNVEILS NEW ANCIENT TOMBS, SARCOPHAGUS, AMULETS NEAR PYRAMIDFor well over a decade, Egypt has been building a state-of-the-art museum near the pyramids which is set to house tens of thousands of ancient artifacts. The Grand Egyptian Museum has so far cost over $1 billion and its opening date has been repeatedly delayed.Egypt often publicly touts ancient discoveries to attract more tourists, a major source of foreign currency for the cash-strapped North African country. The sector suffered a long downturn after the political turmoil and violence that followed a 2011 uprising. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Egypt's oldest museum unveils renovated wing, ancient 50-foot scroll By: FOXNews.com February 20, 2023 at 18:47 PM EST The Egyptian tourism and antiquities ministry recently unveiled a renovated wing of a 120-year-old museum billed the history-rich African nation's oldest. Egypt's ministry of tourism and antiquities unveiled a renovated wing of its oldest museum Monday, home to a 16-meter-long scroll unearthed last year.The refurbishment marks the first stage of broader renovations for the 120-year-old salmon-colored palatial complex in downtown Cairo opposite the capital's famed Tahrir Square.EGYPTIANS DEMAND BRITISH MUSEUM RETURN ROSETTA STONE TO EGYPTWaziry Papyrus, the centerpiece of Monday's unveiling, contains around 113 spells from the Book of the Dead. The museum also has added modern glass protection and new interior lighting.The opening ceremony of the upgraded wing was led by Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Eissa.EGYPT EXCAVATION UNVEILS NEW ANCIENT TOMBS, SARCOPHAGUS, AMULETS NEAR PYRAMIDFor well over a decade, Egypt has been building a state-of-the-art museum near the pyramids which is set to house tens of thousands of ancient artifacts. The Grand Egyptian Museum has so far cost over $1 billion and its opening date has been repeatedly delayed.Egypt often publicly touts ancient discoveries to attract more tourists, a major source of foreign currency for the cash-strapped North African country. The sector suffered a long downturn after the political turmoil and violence that followed a 2011 uprising. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd