In Pics: Spouses of 20 ambassadors to Egypt visit Religious Complex in Old Cairo

CAIRO – 24 March 2021: The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities organized a tour for a delegation of ambassadors' spouses of 20 foreign countries in Cairo to the Religious Complex in Old Cairo. 

During the visit - Min. of Tourism & Antiquities

This came within the ministry’s plan to promote Egypt and the ancient Egyptian civilization. 

During the visit - Min. of Tourism & Antiquities

The spouses of a number of  Egyptian Foreign Minister's assistants participated in this tour as well.

During the visit - Min. of Tourism & Antiquities

The delegation was accompanied by member of the office staff of the Secreteray General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mohamed Abdel Raouf,  who accompanied them on a tour inside the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Serga  [one of the points of the path of the Holy Family's Journey in Egypt], the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas [the first mosque built in Egypt], the Coptic Museum and the Ibn Ezra Synagogue.

During the visit - Min. of Tourism & Antiquities

The spouses of the foreign ambassadors expressed their happiness to participate in this visit, which they considered a wonderful opportunity to get to know more about Egypt and its incredible history.