The Museum of Egyptian Capitals under construction at the New Administrative Capital (NAC) in Egypt is undergoing final touches ahead of its opening. Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Anany visited the project recently in the company of Mostafa Waziry, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities; Ali Omar, Chairperson of the Supreme Committee for the Display System of the Museum; and Moamen Othman, Head of the Museums Sector at the Ministry.
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Museum of Egyptian Capitals
The Museum of Egyptian Capitals narrates the history of the country’s old capitals across different eras, comprising nine capitals. These cover Memphis, Thebes, Tell Amarna, Alexandria, as well as Fustat, and the Fatimid and Khedivial Cairos.
The museum’s main hall showcases relics of ancient and modern Egypt. It also displays belongings from different ages that represent the patterns of life in each historical period, such as decorations, weapons, and correspondences.
The museum’s second section is a pavilion that represents the Ancient Egyptian afterlife. This part consists of the tomb of Toto that was discovered in 2018 in Sohag, in addition to a hall for mummies and coffins. It also features two display cases that contain Canopic jars and other objects imitating religious rituals in Ancient Egypt.
The display system uses modern technology, as the exhibition halls are equipped with screens displaying an interactive panoramic film depicting history. It also features an illustration of each of the ancient Egyptian capitals, including its architecture, religious buildings, and most famous landmarks.
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