The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has started preparations for the necessary studies to start a project to restore and redevelop the Aswan Museum in Elephantine Island. Aswan Museum was established in 1898 in the eastern part of Elephantine Island, where it was initially designed to be a resting place for the English engineer Sir William Willcocks, who designed the first Aswan Dan. The most important archaeological discoveries in Aswan and the history are an important part of the history of Aswan and of ancient Egypt. The transfer from the archaeological site will be from Aswan, Kom Ombo, and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. The restoration will include the development of the museum display in the annex, which is the building currently open to visitors.

Source: Egypt Independent November 09, 2021 14:24 UTC