Fustat

Surgical scalpel proves progress in surgeries, medicine in Islamic Egypt

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - 12:01 GMT

In this article ET sheds light on an artifact, a surgical scalpel that was found among a set of surgical tools.

1st prosthetic limb known to mankind was made in ancient Egypt

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 - 01:07 GMT

This reflects the ingenuity of the ancient Egyptians.

Former Yemeni President Ali Nasser Mohamed visits National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 - 01:02 GMT

The former Yemeni President and his accompanying delegation toured the museum and were dazzled by its holdings.

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism & Antiquities inaugurates Egypt’s Pottery Village on Nov. 6

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 - 01:37 GMT

Enani was accompanied by Minister of Local Development Mahmoud Shaarawy, Minister of Trade and Industry Nevin Gamea and Governor of Cairo Khaled Abdel-Aal.

Egyptian, Greek, Cypriot youth visit Great Pyramids of Giza, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 - 12:42 GMT

The Great Giza Pyramids’ area and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat hosted a delegation of Egyptian, Greek and Cypriot youth, as part of the activities of the youth edition of the presidential initiative "Reviving the Roots NOSTOS".

Official guests of Egypt visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 - 02:34 GMT

During the past three days, guests of Egypt, including ministers, officials and public figures from a number of countries, visited the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat.

In pics: Harvest of Egypt’s favorite summer fruit starts

Wed, 26 May 2021 - 02:19 GMT

Walking by fruit stands in the streets in Egypt, you can notice its distinctive smell; one of the most nutritionally rich fruits “Egyptian mango.”

Original external gate of Egyptian Museum in Tahrir re-installed

Tue, 11 May 2021 - 12:57 GMT

On May 11, the original external gate of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir has been re-installed.

Egypt’s NMEC organizes scientific, cultural forum on importance of museums in reviving heritage

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 - 01:12 GMT

This comes within the framework of the cultural and educational activities carried out by the museum, highlighting the importance of civilizational communication between the museum, institutions and universities interested in heritage.

Behind the Scenes: 10K people volunteered in Egyptian mummies’ parade; 60 cameras aired the event

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 - 05:13 GMT

“There were 60 cameras broadcasting the parade in a debut,” Saady said, adding that it is the first time for an orchestra to perform live along with such a historic parade.

Behind the Scenes: 10K people volunteered in Egyptian mummies’ parade; 60 cameras documented the event

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 - 05:12 GMT

Mummies of 18 kings and four queens were transported by road in beautifully- designed carts that hosted the mummies’ capsule filled with nitrogen to provide protection.

Behind the Scenes: Decoration of Egyptian mummies’ parade carts took 2 years, witnessed delay due to COVID-19

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 - 03:30 GMT

Mummies of 18 kings and four queens were transported by road in beautifully- designed carts that hosted the mummies’ capsule filled with nitrogen to provide protection.

April 3: Mummy of King Siptah to be transferred in Pharaohs’ Golden Parade to NMEC

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 - 02:44 GMT

King Siptah was appointed to the throne of Egypt as a boy, placed there by a powerful official named Bay.

Mummy of King Ramses II will be transferred in Pharaohs' Golden Parade to NMEC

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 - 09:15 GMT

King Ramses II signed the first known peace treaty in history with the Hittites and was remembered as a great warrior.

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities organizes training course for employees of National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 - 01:41 GMT

Certificates were distributed to the trainees of the course once completed, accredited by the ministry and the Institute of Hospitality in London.

Board of Directors of National Museum of Egyptian Civilization discuss final preparations for the Golden Pharaoh’s Parade

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 - 12:54 GMT

A meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization was held on March 15, headed by Egypt’s Minister of Tourism & Antiquities Khaled el-Enany.

NMEC Board of Directors’ holds meeting on Feb. 16

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 - 03:29 GMT

A meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat was held on February 16 to discuss a number of issues regarding developments in the museum's work.

Video: See the Royal Mummies Hall inside the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 - 01:49 GMT

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is preparing to transfer royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the place of their permanent display in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat.

Egypt's tourism & antiquities min. embarks on an inspecting tour to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 - 10:54 GMT

Enany visited the museum in order to follow up on the progress of work there in preparation for receiving the Royal Mummies Parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, a multi-purpose entity

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 - 03:44 GMT

In addition to the artifacts that will be housed in the museum, it offers a number of cultural events and activities that are closely linked with the ancient Egyptian antiquities.

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