Tahrir Square
Throughout the years, Cairo's features changed; its ancient streets became crowded, and modern architecture overshadowed the beauty of its Islamic architecture.
A Pharaonic obelisk and four rams were placed in the square, and green areas were increased.
The Karnak Temples area witnessed the largest national project to save 29 statues of rams inside the Karnak temples, after completing the restoration of the statues and protecting them from destruction.
This comes in the framework of the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to develop Khedive Cairo.
The iconic Tahrir Square was originally constructed in 1865 in the French style of the time because Khedive Ismail loved Paris. After a lot of renovation work in 2020, the Khedive’s wish is today closest to reality.
The obelisk installed in Tahrir Square spans back to the era of Ramses II. It was previously located in San el-Hagar area in Sharqiyah Governorate.
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak passed away at the age of 91 on Tuesday after a struggle with illness.
The obelisk installed in Tahrir Square spans back to the era of Ramses II. It was previously located in San el-Hagar area in Sharqiyah Governorate.
ET reveals a number of photos of Ramses II obelisk after being installed in Tahrir Square, one of the most famous squares in Egypt and the world.
The Ministry of Antiquities currently focuses on restoring and documenting monuments.
ET reveals information about the Tahrir Square development project and transferring the Luxor rams to their new location.
A pharaonic obelisk will be transferred to the square.
They were assuming tasks related to the protests due to take place on Friday, September 20 upon the calls of Spain-based contractor Mohamed Ali.
Prime Minister Madbouli instructed officials to start developing Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, as part of the ongoing renovation efforts targeting Historic Cairo.
Outlawed Muslim Brotherhood electronic militias circulated rumors on Social Media platforms that thousands of citizens are protesting at Tahrir Square.
The Egyptian minister of Antiquities Khaled Anany announced that the Ministry received an international grant of € 3 million to develop the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
The film is the second cinematic experience for the veteran writer after the great success he achieved in his previous controversial film “Mawlana”.
Minister of Antiquities Khaled al-Anani announced opening of the Egyptian Museum to the public for free on Tuesday for locals and foreigners residing in Egypt, marking the 116th anniversary of the museum's opening.
Ministry of Antiquities is set to organize a ceremony marking the 116th anniversary of the establishment of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir square on November 19.
On Monday, November 5, 614 artifacts were transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
