Cairo:Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy chaired a meeting of the Supreme Council of Antiquities’ board of directors at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Capital. The meeting focused on reviewing recent archaeological discoveries, restoration projects, and museum exhibitions both domestically and internationally.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the board highlighted the success of the "Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs" exhibition in London, which attracted approximately 160,000 visitors by the end of October. Additionally, the "Pharaohs’ Treasures" exhibition in San Francisco received about 115,000 visitors.
The board also reviewed the progress at the beginner excavation school in Saqqara and ongoing efforts to document and digitize archaeological sites and tombs.
Furthermore, the board approved the extension of Egypt’s cultural property import restrictions agreement with the United States, initially signed in 2021, and a cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Intellectual Property Authority. Other decisions included extending a 25% discount for tour operators on combined tickets to Hurghada Museum until June 30, 2027, and increasing the entry fee for foreign visitors to Khafre’s Pyramid effective April 1, 2027.
Lastly, the board approved naming the museum storehouse in Qantara Sharq, North Sinai, after former council secretary-general Mohamed Abdel Maqsoud.