President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the National Museum of Egyptian civilization

On an official visit, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is in Cairo, visited the National Museum of Egyptian civilization.

Located in the ancient city of Fustat, which is now part of Cairo, the museum has a unique collection of exhibits that tell the story of Egypt's rich history. More than 50 thousand items, including the period from ancient times to the present day, were exhibited here, including the mummies of the Pharaohs, Thrones and statues of rulers, jewelry, as well as household and craft items.

The head of State got acquainted with a number of chronological and thematic sections of the exposition on the ancient, Middle and New periods of ruler, Greek, medieval and Islamic.

Representatives of the Egyptian side, in turn, thanked the leader of Uzbekistan for the visit to the museum and noted that there are many common aspects connecting our peoples, which serve to strengthen the bonds of friendship and mutual understanding.

In this sense, the importance of expanding cooperation between museums and historians of the two countries, studying our common heritage together, organizing mutual exhibitions, cultural days was emphasized.

Our president left a note in the museum's Book of honorary guests.