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Egypt Unveils Renovated Wing of Oldest Museum, New Papyrus

The golden mask of King Psusennes I is seen at the Egyptian Museum during a news conference by Egypt's ministry of tourism and antiquities that unveiled a renovated wing at the museum, in Cairo, Egypt February 20, 2023. (Reuters)
The golden mask of King Psusennes I is seen at the Egyptian Museum during a news conference by Egypt's ministry of tourism and antiquities that unveiled a renovated wing at the museum, in Cairo, Egypt February 20, 2023. (Reuters)
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Egypt Unveils Renovated Wing of Oldest Museum, New Papyrus

The golden mask of King Psusennes I is seen at the Egyptian Museum during a news conference by Egypt's ministry of tourism and antiquities that unveiled a renovated wing at the museum, in Cairo, Egypt February 20, 2023. (Reuters)
The golden mask of King Psusennes I is seen at the Egyptian Museum during a news conference by Egypt's ministry of tourism and antiquities that unveiled a renovated wing at the museum, in Cairo, Egypt February 20, 2023. (Reuters)

Egypt's ministry of tourism and antiquities unveiled a renovated wing of its oldest museum Monday, home to a 16-meter (52-foot) -long scroll unearthed last year.

The refurbishment marks the first stage of broader renovations for the 120-year-old salmon-colored palatial complex in downtown Cairo, opposite the capital's famed Tahrir Square.

Waziry Papyrus, the centerpiece of Monday's unveiling, contains around 113 spells from the Book of the Dead. The museum also has added modern glass protection and new interior lighting.

The opening ceremony of the upgraded wing was led by Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Eissa.

For well over a decade, Egypt has been building the state-of-the-art Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids which is set to house tens of thousands of ancient artifacts.

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Endangered Species Return to Natural Habitat at Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Reserve

The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the second largest royal reserve in the Kingdom - SPA
The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the second largest royal reserve in the Kingdom - SPA
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Endangered Species Return to Natural Habitat at Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Reserve

The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the second largest royal reserve in the Kingdom - SPA
The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the second largest royal reserve in the Kingdom - SPA

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority, in collaboration with the National Center for Wildlife, reintroduced endangered species by releasing 30 Arabian oryx, 10 Arabian gazelles, 50 sand gazelles, and five red-necked ostriches into their natural habitats.
According to SPA, the initiative is aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, restoring ecological balance within the reserve by enhancing the role of the species in their ecosystems, and raising environmental awareness, highlighting the authority's commitment to protecting endangered species.
Through its various programs, the authority seeks to increase community awareness of wildlife, support biodiversity protection, and create a sustainable environment for wildlife reproduction and conservation.
Covering an area of 91,500 square kilometers, the Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve is the second largest royal reserve in the Kingdom. It is home to various wildlife and plant species, making it an ideal destination for hiking, wilderness adventures, camping, and sustainable hunting.