Archaeological Sites
With its pleasant winter weather, Aswan has witnessed a significant influx of tourists from various nationalities recently, drawn to its enchanting natural beauty, Nile cruises, and environmental and archaeological sites.
The launch of this platform reflects a strong commitment to leveraging modern technology and advancing digital transformation within the tourism and antiquities sector. It aims to enhance both educational and tourism experiences by enabling public school students to visit archaeological sites and museums easily, safely, and in an organized manner, said the Ministry in the statement.
et makes two lists of 12 archaeological sites and attractions, which you can plan to visit, classified according to their prices for Egyptians and students.
The decision aims at attracting internal tourism in addition to acquainting the society with the Egyptian civilization.
The Board of Directors of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, in its convention headed by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled el-Enany on December 29, approved decisions to promote cultural tourism in Egypt.
The cabinet’s media center denied reports circulated in some websites and social media networks claiming that the government plans to sell the archaeological Salah El-Din (Saladin) Citadel site to Egypt’s sovereign wealth fund.
Protecting valuable archaeological sites is a serious task.
Antiquities Minister Khaled el Anani opened three archaeological sites in Muizz Street in Cairo, after renovation works have been finished.
“Cairo Pass”, designed for foreigners to visit archaeological and Islamic heritage sites and museums in Cairo over a five-day period, will be available in November.
