Ancient trade facility restored in Egypt
Al-Jeddawi archaeological agency in the Egyptian city of Esna was revived after 300 years of neglect, following two years of restoration works in cooperation with USAID.
After suffering 300 years of neglect, Al-Jeddawi archaeological agency, built in 1792 in the Egyptian city of Esna, has returned to life after its recent restoration and development.
Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anani inaugurated Aug. 29 Al-Jeddawi archaeological agency in Esna after completing its restoration with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
During the inauguration ceremony, Anani expressed his happiness in attending the inauguration of the facility, whose restoration took nearly two years.
He said the restoration process restored the facility’s charm and highlighted the role played by the ministry in preserving Egypt’s archaeological and cultural heritage while developing the city’s tourism potential.
