Egypt
Developing Egyptian Museum
http://tinyurl.com/b2yj2 (State Information Service)
"Dr. Zahi Hawwas, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), said a project was underway to develop the Egyptian Museum's cellar. 'The project is meant to turn the place into a modern location for exhibiting ancient Egyptian antiquities,' Hawwas said. He said that the 12-month project is being implemented in cooperation with the National Security Service, which has been helping to secure the place."
This is the complete bulletin on the SIS website.
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