The principal mission of the Ministry of State for Antiquities,
previously known as the Supreme Council of Antiquities, is to protect and
promote the cultural heritage of Egypt, both independently and in cooperation with
national and international organizations. To achieve its goals, it formulates and
implements all policies concerned with antiquities; issues guidelines and permits
for the excavation, restoration, conservation, documentation, and study of sites
and monuments; and manages a country-wide system of antiquities museums. Online Casino
In addition, it oversees the publication of journals
and books on archaeology and cultural heritage, and finances its own archaeological
excavation, documentation, and conservation projects. The SCA is responsible for
the protection of the rich legacy of all of Egypt�s eras, from prehistory through
the Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic periods and into the modern age. kasinopelit
In this section, you can learn about the history, organization,
and special projects of the SCA, and find information on how to
contact us.
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Nineteenth Century photograph of the island of
Philae and its temples (SCA Archives)
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The temples of Philae in their new location on
Agilika Island (Mohammed Megahed)
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