On Wednesday, a high-level delegation of the members of the UAE Parliament visited the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat.
The delegation, headed by Saqr Ghobash, Speaker for the UAE Federal National Council (FNC)'s tour came on the sidelines of their current visit to Egypt to participate in 32nd conference of Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (Arab IPU) and fourth Arabic Parliament conference for council speakers, between February 16 to 20.
Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the museum welcomed the visiting guests. The tour included the main hall, lounge of mummies.
The lawmakers 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 centre, 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.
Translated by Hassanain Tayea
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