Latest in Tag: archaeological sites Highlight
Latest in Tag: archaeological sites
Archaeological sites, museums witness high number of visitors during Eid Al-Adha holidays
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization receives about 25k visitors last week
50k Egyptians visit archaeological sites, museums on first day of Eid Al-Fitr
Giza Pyramids area has lion’s share receiving more than 25,000 visitors
Presidential directives in place to raise efficiency at archaeological sites: PM
Madbouly’s remarks came during his tour to review and follow up on the restoration and development of the Mohammed Ali Palace in Shubra Al-Khaimah. He reviewed the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ efforts to complete the restoration work in preparation for the palace’s opening.
USAID grants over $100m for conservation of Egyptian archaeological sites
Agency has invested over $150m since 2011 to support thousands of entrepreneurs, SMEs in Egypt
Commercial units at museums, archaeological sites exempted from rent until October end
The exemption decision, which will cover all rent, was taken at the council’s last meeting chaired by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani.
Egypt amends filming, photography regulations at archaeological sites, museums
50% reduction on shooting in desert areas surrounding antiquities, says Waziri
Virtual tours of archaeological sites, museums around Egypt continue
The monastery was founded by Saint Bishoy at the beginning of the fourth century AD. It has survived two fires over the course of its history, the first was during the Roman Period, with the second the result of Berber attacks.
Ministry of Tourism launches 2nd virtual tour in archaeological sites
Queen Meresankh III was granddaughter of King Khufu, builder of Great Pyramid of Giza, and wife of either Khafre or Menkaure.
Tourism Ministry offers virtual guided tours of Egypt’s museums, archaeological sites
This initiative comes within the framework of the ministry’s efforts to enable people worldwide to explore and enjoy the ancient Egyptian civilization from home, as part of the world precautionary measures to fight the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Ministry of Antiquities revamps worn archaeological sites
Restoration part of ministry’s latest plan to renovate abandoned archaeological sites
NBE signs cooperation agreement with Ministry of Antiquities to develop archaeological sites
Areas to be developed include Pyramids of Giza, Temples of Phila, Abu Simbel in Aswan, Karnak Temple in Luxor
Project to make historical sites disabled-friendly launched
Initiative plans to establish paths, ramps for wheelchairs, signs directing visitors towards paths, says Abdel Moneim
Project to document rare inscriptions at archaeological sites
Inscriptions will be saved in database that will include high-definition pictures for each, along with their coordinates
Antiquities Ministry is excavating at 30 archaeological sites every season
Archaeological excavations extend to all the governorates that contain archaeological sites
Government spends EGP 2.5bn to develop museums, archaeological sites
Government hopes to increase the inflow of tourist to Egypt during the current fiscal year and increase the numbers to 10 million tourists
Supreme Council of Antiquities postpones increasing ticket prices of archaeological sites to November
Ticket for the Great Pyramid of Giza was increased from EGP 200 to EGP 300 for foreigners, from EGP 100 to EGP 150 for foreign students, second pyramid ticket increased from EGP 30 to EGP 60 for foreign students
Egypt lost 98% of tourists visiting archaeological sites within 6 years: Itta Tours
Spending rate for tourists visiting archaeological sites is roughly €900
50% increase in foreign inflow to archaeological sites
Celebrities’ visits to Egypt promote positive messages
Supreme Council of Antiquities lowers cinematography fees by 50% at archaeological sites: Chamber of Tourism Companies
Tourism income declined by about $835m during the first five months of this year, a decrease of 62% year-over-year