The transfer of 240 objects to the great Egyptian museum

The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities has transferred 240 archeological artifacts to the Grand Egyptian Museum located in the Giza Range (west of Cairo), the largest of which are 10 large paintings of the tomb of Annie Senefro Aichtof, exhibited at the museum Egyptian of Tahrir Square. From different times.

Tariq Tawfiq, general manager of the project of the Grand Egyptian Museum, said in a press release yesterday: "The transfer of archaeological paintings from the cemetery fell within the framework of the company (Egyptian-Japanese joint venture), transferring He pointed out that "the transfer was the last part of the joint project, which included the transfer of King Tutankhamen's family and military funeral wheels."

Tawfiq added that it was part of the Annie Snafro Ishtaf Cemetery collection in the Dahshour area, which consists of 18 paintings of various sizes, which had already been moved and will be displayed in an integrated manner, in the same form as that present in the cemetery. Explaining that "the cemetery dates back to the time of the sixth family of the old state. It was discovered in 1854 by archaeologist De Morgan in the Dahshur region, southwest of Cairo.

In the same context, 230 artefacts were transferred, including statues from the Middle Kingdom era, stone tablets and glass vases from different eras.

"We are always eager to cooperate with the leadership of the Grand Egyptian Museum by providing our support and using the latest specialized scientific methods and advanced technology in the field of artifact transportation," said Mikayu Nakamura, director of the office of the JICA at the Grand Museum. And restoration, to complete the project of the Grand Egyptian Museum and opens as planned.

Issa Zeidan, Director General of Preliminary Restoration and Transfer of Antiquities at the Grand Egyptian Museum, said that all necessary precautions were taken for the packaging and transfer of parts in antivibration units, as well as for the cooperation with the experts of Netsu, one of the largest companies. Specialized in the transfer of antiques around the world, in order to preserve the safety of paintings, their special character, as they consist of bricks and bricks covered with white mortar layers, and contains many different colors.

Hussain Kamal, general manager of technical affairs at the restoration center of the Egyptian Grand Museum, pointed out that prior to the transfer of the Egyptian museum pieces from Tahrir Square, the archaeological documentation and initial restoration were carried out at the same time. using laser technology and x-ray radiography to identify weaknesses. And will be the subject of comprehensive restoration work at the museum's restoration center.

The museum, which overlooks the Giza pyramids, is currently under construction for its official opening in 2020. It will exhibit 50,000 artifacts in the permanent exhibition and another 50,000 will be stored for study shows and temporary exhibitions. Millions of tourists a year, whose cost rises to more than a billion dollars, Japan has provided a large part in the form of loans on favorable terms to the Egyptian government.