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Papyrus Restoration Laboratory — 20th Anniversary Exhibition (2005–2025)

The Supreme Council of Antiquities marked the 20th anniversary of the Papyrus Restoration Laboratory at the Egyptian Museum with a photo exhibition. The exhibition highlighted two decades of restoration work and conservation training.

History and achievements

Established in 2005 in partnership with Italy’s Museo del Papiro.
Restored fragile papyrus scrolls from the Egyptian Museum’s collection.
Trained Egyptian conservators in scientific and digital preservation techniques.
The photo exhibition showcased the laboratory’s restoration process and outcomes.

Cooperation and organization

The exhibition was organized in cooperation with:

The Italian Embassy in Cairo
The Italian Cultural Institute

These collaborations supported the exhibition and reflected the ongoing international partnership behind the laboratory.

Tourism expert interview — Ahmed Badra

In a phone interview, tourism expert Ahmed Badra emphasized the continuing importance of the old Egyptian Museum:

The old Egyptian Museum remains a global cultural landmark and a training hub for Egyptology—housing major antiquities and hosting cultural events. Such institutions and events are valuable for both heritage preservation and tourism promotion.

He also discussed tourism opportunities tied to Ramadan and the upcoming Eid:

Ramadan in Egypt offers a unique cultural experience that attracts visitors from the Arab and Islamic world and boosts the local economy.
Ramadan and Eid together create an important travel season for domestic and international tourists to visit Cairo and Egypt’s Red Sea and Mediterranean resorts.
Badra recommended leveraging these periods to increase visitor numbers.