Among the mummies were kings Ramses II, Seti I, Seqenenre and Tuthmosis III, and there were also four queens: Ahmose-Nefertari, Tiye, Meritamun and Hatshepsut. Photo: AFP The procession of the 22 pharaohs and the queen, including the most powerful ancient queen of Egypt, took place on the evening of April 3 to bring the royal mummies to a new resting place. Photo: AFP. Performers dressed in ancient Egyptian costumes parade at the start of the parade of 22 royal Egyptian mummies departing from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo’s Tahrir Square. Photo: AFP The parade route starts from the Egyptian Museum, a former mummified site near Tahrir Square, to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Egypt’s first Muslim capital, al -Fustat. Photo: AFP Stone coffins are decorated with sculptures and inscriptions. Photo: AFP “This majestic spectacle is a new proof of the greatness of the Egyptians, the unique protection of civilization rooted in this historical depth,” said Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. Twitter. Photo: AFP

For the procession of the mummies to the new “home”, the authorities closed the streets along the Nile. The convoy passed through the main roads in Cairo, and was greeted with 21 cannons when reaching the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This museum also officially opened yesterday, April 3. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was present at the welcome ceremony. The convoy carrying 22 Egyptian pharaohs went along the capital Cairo. Photo: RT Performing art performance at the foot of the pyramid. Photo: RT Photo: RT Photo: RT Photo: RT Overview of the procession. Source: RT Archaeologist Zahi Hawass said each mummy was stored in a special casket filled with nitrogen to ensure no damage. These casks were placed on sturdy golden wagons to minimize shaking. “We chose the Civilization Museum because we wanted to display the mummies scientifically, not just for viewing as in the Egyptian Museum,” Mr. Hawass said. Car carrying the mummy of King Ramesses V. Photo: Reuters The mummies were discovered during two excavations in 1871 at Deir Al Bahari in Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. The oldest mummy is Seqenenre Tao, the last king of the 17th Dynasty, who reigned in the 16th century BC and is believed to have died. In addition, in the “parade” group there are mummies of Ramses II, Seti I and Ahmose-Nefertari. In recent weeks, Egypt has experienced a series of unfortunate incidents – including the congestion of the Suez Canal, a fatal train crash, a garment factory fire and a building collapse. apartment. These incidents “revive” the myth of the “curse of the pharaoh”. However, with 18 ancient kings and four queens finally settling down in the new and spacious home, perhaps no one will ever repeat the goosebumps again.

In honor of the pharaohs, Egypt held a large-scale parade, with beautiful artistic performances to bring ancient kings to a new resting place. Photo: AFP. Under the strict supervision of the security network, 22 mummies were carried in special vehicles, starting a 7 km journey from the Egyptian Museum – the old storage site – to the National Civilization Museum. The new Egypt, according to AFP. Photo: Reuters. Accompanying the vehicles carrying the mummies were masquerade artists, dancers and cavalry. The entire opening ceremony and the journey to move the mummies was broadcast live on Egyptian state television. Screenshots. Both pedestrians and vehicles are prohibited from entering Tahrir Square, the two old and new museums, as well as the parade route. Photo: Reuters. Dubbed the Golden Parade of the Pharaohs, the carriage carrying the mummies of 18 kings and four queens goes in order: the oldest first and the generations that follow. Each mummy is carried in a private car decorated in ancient Egyptian style. Photo: AFP. Speaking about the parade, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said: “This majestic spectacle is a testament to the greatness of a unique civilization stretching through a long history.” AFP. An image of a coffin containing a pharaoh’s mummy inside the carriage at the parade. Pictures were broadcast on the national television of Egypt on 3/4. The mummies were placed in special containers filled with nitrogen gas, similar to those in a museum display cabinet. Photo: Reuters. Each carriage carrying the mummy has the name of the pharaoh inside. Outside, the car is decorated in two colors of yellow and black, and is equipped with a shock absorber to ensure the mummy and valuables inside are not disturbed during the trip. Photo: AFP. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the new resting site of 22 pharaohs, is a structure of sleek low-rise buildings, atop a pyramid, built in the middle of a large campus. Photo: AFP. Upon reaching the “new home”, the mummies will be restored for 15 days in the laboratory and then put on display. Photo: AFP. Salima Ikram, professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo, said at the “new home” the mummies would be stored under more thorough conditions, including increased control of temperature and humidity. Photo: AFP. Waleed el-Batoutti, an adviser to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, told state television: “The new museum has the facilities needed to preserve (mummies) and modern laboratories. Best. It’s one of the best museums we have. ”In the photo, the makeup artists took a break after the March 3 parade. Attending the parade on April 3 in Cairo, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said: “The parade is significantly more emotional than simply moving the mummies. the history of Egyptian civilization unfolds before the eyes “. Photo: AFP. Egypt discovered 100 coffins 2,500 years old, inside with mummies Egypt on 14-11 announced the discovery of more than 100 intact coffins, dating back more than 2,500 years ago at Saqqara cemetery, Cairo capital, Egypt.