Egypt opens newly renovated Temple of Isis with redeveloped tourism services

Egypt opens newly renovated Temple of Isis with redeveloped tourism services

The Minister and the Governor listened to a detailed explanation from Iman Zidan, Assistant Minister for the Development of Museums and Archaeological Sites, on what has been done to develop tourism services at the temple.She said that explanatory and guiding panels, as well as a map of the governorate's tourist destinations, have been placed around the site, along with panels detailing precautionary measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).A dual English-Arabic leaflet on the temple is also now available, with a QR code available to transfer the visitor to the Temple of Isis's page on the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' website. Once on the page, visitors will be able to access more information and photos.Waziri said that the temple's restoration work included restoring the floors and columns, cleaning the walls of animal waste, and placing wire windows to prevent birds from entering.Restoration and cleaning has taken place on the inscriptions at the entrance to the sanctum, along with removing the soot on its ceiling. Additionally, restoration work has also taken place on the existing drawings and colours at the entrance of the temple and the side door, with maintenance of the offering tables in the hypostyle hall.During the inauguration, Al-Anani