In pics: Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities starts renovating ram-headed sphinxes in Luxor – Egypttoday

  • Date: 08-May-2020
  • Source: Egypt Today
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:Egypt
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In pics: Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities starts renovating ram-headed sphinxes in Luxor – Egypttoday

CAIRO - 8 May 2020: The Supreme Council of Antiquities started on Friday, May 8 renovating a group of ram-headed sphinxes at Amun-Ra Temple at Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor.. The secretary general of the Supreme council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri announcedc that the project includes rejuvenating 29 statues, which were in bad condition.. It is worth mentioning that Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities previously announced that the four of the ram-headed sphinxes have been transported to Tahrir Square in central Cairo, after the completion of its restoration, lasted over the past few months.. Waziri, said that two of the ram-headed sphinxes have been installed on its bases located beside the recently restored and erected obelisk in Tahrir Square as part of its development project while the two other ram-headed sphinxes will be erected in their location within the up coming hours.. Egypt establishes Supreme Council of Health.