Egypt's Khaled Al-Anany, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, visited the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria in preparation for its opening.
The minister was received by Mohamed El-Sharif, the Governor of the city, in order to determine the executive position and the latest developments in the work of its restoration and development of the tourist services area.
The tour included an inspection of the general site of the museum and its external facades, the museum building, the ground floor, the mezzanine, the first floor, and the administrative building, in addition to inspecting the works of the museum display scenario and the visitor services area.
During the tour, Al-Anany noted that it is necessary to pay attention to the visitor services area of the museum and to provide and equip a medical clinic for first aid, in addition to introducing some modifications to the initial visit inside the museum to make it easier for visitors while enabling them to view all the unique treasures of the museum.
The minister also directed that some modifications be made to the museum display scenario to enrich it and make it more attractive to visitors.
He stressed the need to expedite the rates of work implementation, intensify efforts, work around the clock and adhere to the specific timings for the completion of all projects works according to the timetable specified for the opening of the museum that Alexandria residents are waiting for, which it is considered an essential attraction for the city's inside and outside tourism.
Archaeologist Mostafa Waziri explained that the project to restore and develop the Greco-Roman Museum is one of the most important projects that the ministry is working to complete during the coming period, adding one of the most important museums to the list of museums open for visits in the city of Alexandria and stimulating the movement of cultural tourism in it, which contributes to preserving its cultural heritage.
Contributed by Israa Farhan
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