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Sunday, 04 Apr 2021 07:45 AM MYT A mummy is seen during a ceremony of a transfer of Royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat, in Cairo, Egypt April 3, 2021, in this screen grab. Host Broadcaster/Reuters TV pic Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. CAIRO, April 4 A procession of floats carried the mummified remains of 22 pharaohs, including Egypt’s most powerful ancient queen, through Cairo yesterday evening, in an eye-catching parade to a new resting place. Under hefty security, the mummies were driven on floats seven kilometres across the capital from the iconic Egyptian Museum to the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation. ....
Among them were the notable mummies of Seti I, Ahmose-Nefertari, and Ramses II. They were transported to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in special capsules. A grand parade displaying 22 of Egypt s ancient royal mummies passed through Cairo s streets on Saturday. The convoy transported 18 kings and four queens from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat, a city about 3 miles outside the capital. Each mummy was carried in a specially-designed glass capsule with shock-absorbers so they wouldn t get damaged during transportation, Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass told Reuters. Advertisement The capsules were placed on carts that looked similar to horse-drawn war chariots and designed to provide stability. ....
Egypt staged an elaborate tribute to its ancient civilization. In the 'Pharoahs' Golden Parade' 22 royal mummies were escorted through Cairo to a new national museum which Egypt hopes will help revive the country's all-important tourism industry. ....