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CAIRO, Aug 8 (KUNA) -- A national artifact museum is planned for
construction in the historical city of Rashid, located in the governorate of
Beheira, said Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni.
Hosni told the press that reconstruction efforts at Rashid city reached
about EGP 40 million.
He also revealed the construction of the museum cost about EGP 4 million.
Meanwhile, Secretary General of the higher council for historical artifacts
Dr. Zahi Hawaz said that reconstructions began in 2002, adding that
restoration of historical areas in Rashid city would take an additional three
years from now. EGP One = USD 0.188422.
Rashid city is located in the northern coastal governorate of Beheira.
Beheira is also one of the largest governorates in Egypt, consisting of 14
cities and it is famous for industries such as cotton, chemicals, carpets, and
electricity. Beheira is considered an important place for fish production
especially in Rashid city where a lot of fishermen work in a thriving fishing
industry. (end)
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