Restoration of the archeological sites
A comprehensive project for the restoration of Egyptian monuments and development of archeological sites belonging to pharaonic, Jewish, Coptic and Islamic periods and make them accessible to visitors was implemented.
Restoration of six Jewish synagogues has been already completed.
Phases one and two of the restoration project of the historical area in Cairo, including sixty one monuments, has also been completed and inaugurated.
Archeological areas which were restored and developed are the following
- The Pyramids area in Guiza
- The Philae Temple and its surroundings, Luxor
- The Temple of Luxor
- The unfinished obelisque
- The Temple of Abu-Simbel and its surroundings
- The Temple of Kalabsha and its surroundings
- The Temple of Edfu
- The Al-Souboù area and its columns
- The Valley of the Kings
- The Temple of Isna
- The Temple of Dandara, Qena
- The Temple of Kom-Ombo
- The Temple of Serabit-Al-Khadem, Sinai
- The Tall-Al-Amarna visitors center, Minia
- Archeological area of the Valley of the Kings
On-going restoration and rehabilitation works in archeological sites, to be completed by 2011
- Akhmim area
- Ihnasia area, Beni-Souef
- Al-Koussia area, Assiout
- Al-Ashmonein, Minia
- Mit-Rahina area
- Meremptah Temple
- Seni Chapel
- Methor Temple
- Embalment Temple
- Sakkara area
- Pompei Pillar, Alexandria
- Hibis Temple, the Oasis
- The esplanade of the Temple of Karnak
- Tall-Basta, Sharqia
Eighteen Museum stores were built between 2005 and 2007 for the conservation and secure preservation of antiquities.
Eleven Museum stores are currently under construction to be completed by 2011.
Other on-going projects
- Restoration and development of the Cairo Islamic area including 79 monuments
- 18 monuments are currently under restoration
- 28 monuments are to be soon announced
- 33 monuments are being studied by consultants
- Moreover 4 monuments Synagogues are being restored
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