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 the activities during the State visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, President Luong Cuong and his wife, along with the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, visited the Grand Egyptian Museum - one of the most monumental cultural works of Egypt 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 are also a symbol of Egypt's efforts to modernize the tourism industry and preserve its 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 captivated 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 of Vietnam presented a replica of the Ngoc Lu bronze drum, an important cultural symbol of Vietnam, to the Grand Museum of Egypt. The Director of the Grand Museum expressed his sincere gratitude for the "extremely valuable gift" from the President and affirmed that he would arrange a prominent and appropriate place for the artifact to be displayed at the Grand Museum, befitting its significance.

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 exhibition rooms 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 deep 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 kept 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 statue of Pharaoh Ramses II over 11 meters high, creating a space that is both majestic and modern. The design of the museum takes advantage of natural light, while focusing on climate factors, helping to protect artifacts from the harsh desert weather. One of the highlights of this project is the advanced display technology, combining 3D images, virtual reality and modern lighting, helping visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the history, beliefs and life of the 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