Egypt

Massive upgrading for Egyptian Museum

Egypt State Information Service

Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Dr Zahi Hawwas has said that the Council has launched a massive upgrading project at the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo.

“The museum will be one of the most unique museums all over the world,” he told reporters at a press conference that was attended also by the Italian ambassador in Cairo.

He said the upgrading would cost 1.3 million euros in cooperation with the Italian government.

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