China’s FM Visits National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

On Monday, China’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Qin Gang, and his accompanying delegation, visited the National Museum of Civilization in Fustat.

Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the museum welcomed the visiting guests. The tour included the main hall, and lounge of mummies.

The Chinese top diplomat, who is currently visiting Egypt, also admired the works in the exhibition rooms of the new museum in Fustat and the main display hall in the museum, and the royal mummy’s hall.

Among the prestigious art collections on Egyptian soil, Egypt’s Civilization Museum is a modern masterpiece. Split between six campuses—the collection houses works by Ancient Egyptian artists and countless Old Masters.

The modern museum is also home to thousands of precious antiquities which offer insight into ancient life.

The NMEC showcases Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day, using a multidisciplinary approach that highlights the country’s tangible and intangible heritage.

According to Egyptian authorities, the entire Museum’s collections will be displayed in a core permanent exhibition of the principal achievements of Egyptian civilization, with six thematic galleries covering the Dawn of Civilization, The Nile, Writing, State and Society, Material Culture, Beliefs and Thinking and the Gallery of Royal Mummies.

Moreover, the Museum features generous temporary exhibition spaces, an auditorium, and an education and research center, as well as an exhibition on the development of the modern city of Cairo.

It acts as a venue for a variety of events, including film screenings, conferences, lectures, and cultural activities, and will target broad local, national and international audiences.