Unveiling the Riches of Alexandria: The Grand Opening of the Greco-Roman Museum

 

Ahmed Issa, the Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, announced the opening of the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria yesterday, in the presence of Prime Minister Engineer Mostafa Madbouly.

For his part, Mostafa Waziri, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said that the Greco-Roman Museum is ready for the official opening, explaining that it is one of the most important archaeological museums in Egypt and in Alexandria in particular, which will contribute greatly to increasing the number of Egypt tours in the coming period.

This museum is considered one of the most important archaeological projects of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, which developed and restored it to help revive tourism and increase the number of Egypt travel packages, and it will soon be opened to the public.

The Greco-Roman Museum is famous for containing many artifacts, most notably a huge colored limestone statue of the god Bes and a statue of Harpocrates, the god of childhood, in addition to many archaeological coins bearing stories of the history of Egypt. The facade of the museum is distinguished by its splendor, which was recorded as an antiquity.

The Greco-Roman Museum includes a large historical library containing about 25,000 rare books, centers for the preservation and restoration of antiquities, currency research, and scientific research, in addition to the museum garden and visitor services area.

The idea of establishing the museum began in 1891 to be a radiant cultural icon in 1895 AD, in order to preserve Alexandria and its cultural history since the Greco-Roman Era in Egypt and during the rule of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II. The museum contains 27 halls to display artifacts.

The halls of the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria, which are available to visitors during their Alexandria day tours, include many important artifacts, the most prominent of which is a marble slab of Saint Abu Mina located between two sentences, in addition to lines with words translated as “purification of the ancient Alexandria Canal" and a group of pottery vessels in the form of marble birds and crowns.

The opening of the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria adds another layer of allure and variety to the already fascinating array of Egypt day tours. For those planning Egypt Christmas tours or Egypt Easter tours, the museum provides an opportunity to delve into the rich cultural heritage of Alexandria and explore the Greco-Roman era's artistic and historical treasures.

For travelers arriving in Cairo, the capital city, on Cairo tours from the airport, the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria offers an enticing excursion option. They can venture outside Cairo and immerse themselves in the captivating history and artistry of the Greco-Roman period, adding a unique and enriching experience to their Egypt tour itineraries during their holidays.