President Luong Cuong and his wife visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

According to the special correspondent of the Vietnam News Agency, on the afternoon of August 4, within the framework of activities during the State visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, President Luong Cuong and his wife, along with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, visited the Grand Egyptian Museum - one of Egypt's most monumental cultural works in the 21st century.

President Luong Cuong and his wife and delegates visit the Grand Egyptian Museum. Photo: Lam Khanh/VNA

Witnessing the rich collections of artifacts at the Grand Egyptian Museum, President Luong Cuong expressed his impression of the scale and diversity, which clearly reflect the cultural characteristics of one of the cradles of ancient civilization, and at the same time symbolize the efforts to modernize the tourism industry and preserve Egypt's heritage.

The President affirmed that Vietnam always admires the brilliant civilization of Arab countries. The thousand-year-old treasure of epics, philosophy and poetry of the Arab world has fascinated many generations of Vietnamese people. The unique cultural identity and timeless spiritual values of Egypt have always been an endless source of inspiration for wisdom, courage, love of freedom and justice, enriching human civilization.

On this occasion, the President presented a copy of the Ngoc Lu bronze drum, an important cultural symbol of Vietnam, to the Egyptian Grand Museum. The Director of the Grand Museum expressed his gratitude for the “extremely valuable gift” from the President and affirmed that he would arrange a solemn location, appropriate to the meaning of the artifact, for display at the Grand Museum.

President Luong Cuong presents the Grand Egyptian Museum with a Vietnamese version of the Bronze Drum. Photo: Lam Khanh/VNA

Located in Giza Governorate, approximately 20 km west of central Cairo and 1.2 km from the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum creates a striking visual link between ancient heritage and modern architecture. The total area of the museum is 480,000 m2, of which the exhibition area occupies approximately 24,000 m2.

Construction began in 2002 and the Grand Egyptian Museum consists of 12 main galleries that tell the story of ancient Egyptian society with three main themes: Kingship, Society and Religion. The artifacts in the museum are arranged according to the most modern display methods, providing a deeply interactive experience for visitors. To date, more than 57,000 artifacts have been transferred to the museum, of which 14,000 artifacts have been displayed in the main exhibition rooms. The Grand Egyptian Museum is a great cultural work bearing the historical, intellectual and national identity of Egypt, where precious artifacts are preserved and displayed, affirming the eternal values of ancient Egyptian civilization.

President Luong Cuong and his wife and delegates visit the Grand Egyptian Museum. Photo: Lam Khanh/VNA

Designed in the shape of pyramids and ancient Egyptian geometry, the Grand Museum has a large lobby with a highlight of the 11-meter-high statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, creating a space that is both majestic and modern. The museum's design takes advantage of natural light while focusing on climate factors, helping to protect artifacts from the harshness of desert weather. One of the highlights of this project is the advanced display technology, combining 3D images, virtual reality and modern lighting, helping visitors gain a deeper understanding of the history, beliefs and life of ancient Egyptians.

Source: https://vpctn.gov.vn/tin-tuc-su-kien/hoat-dong-cua-chu-pich-nuoc/chu-pich-nuoc-luong-cuong-va-phu-nhan-tham-dai-bao-tang-ai-cap.html