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Egyptologist: Temple of Esna Discovered in 1848, Documented in 1990


Tue 18 Oct 2022 | 06:37 PM
Dr. Hisham El-Leithi, Head of the Antiquities Registration Egyptian Center in an interview with Sada ElBalad English (SEE)
Dr. Hisham El-Leithi, Head of the Antiquities Registration Egyptian Center in an interview with Sada ElBalad English (SEE)
By Omnia Ahmed

Dr. Hisham El-Leithi, Head of the Antiquities Registration Egyptian Center said that the Temple of Esna was documented in 1990 but it was discovered in 1848.

In an interview with Sada ElBalad English (SEE), El-Leithi added that the German mission participated in the restoration works of the temple. "The decorations were brilliantly breathtaking and proved that Egyptian men in the modern time are able as much as ancient men."

Dr. Hisham El-Leithi, Head of the Antiquities Registration Egyptian Center in an interview with Sada ElBalad English (SEE)Dr. Hisham El-Leithi, Head of the Antiquities Registration Egyptian Center with Sada ElBalad English's (SEE) staff

The Head of the Antiquities Registration Egyptian Center stated: "Meanwhile, the center is working on Agoza palace in Luxor."

El-Leithi underlined the tourism ministry's exerted efforts in documenting and recording the antiques in Egypt.

The Egyptian Egyptologist unveiled a partnership with South Korea in the antique sector.

Dr. Hisham El-Leithi, Head of the Antiquities Registration Egyptian Center in an interview with Sada ElBalad English (SEE)Dr. Hisham El-Leithi, Head of the Antiquities Registration Egyptian Center in an interview with Sada ElBalad English (SEE)