Egypt was on a date with a unique historical event when it decided to move the royal mummies on the third of April to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat city.
This event was not only a historical event, but also a marketing event and an opportunity to enhance investment and tourism in Egypt. The event was attended by many famous artists and senior state officials.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities aimed at moving the royal mummies in a majestic parade using some carts specially designed for this purpose. National and international television channels reported the event and the whole world watched it on air.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) indeed contributes to fully reviving the Fustat region, and clearly in increasing investment opportunities in the region. This prompts investors and businessmen to turn their eyes towards the commercial and real estate investment in Fustat through various projects that serve the museum’s visitors.
Where Is the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) Located?
The Museum is located near the Babylon Fortress and Fustat Apartments. It is in the heart of ancient Egypt, where it overlooks Ain El Sira Lake. The area of the museum is 33.5 acres, 130,000 square meters of which have been allocated to buildings. The museum is expected to contain 50 artifacts from the ages of ancient Egypt.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is also located near many archaeological sites, such as the Jewish Temple of Ezra, the churches of ancient Egypt, the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas, the excavations of the ruins of the city of Fustat, the Nile Scale on the island of Rawda, the Manesterly Palace, and the Palace of Muhammad Ali in El Manial Properties area.
The Path of the Royal Mummies Parade
The journey of the parade started from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, then proceeded through the Nile Corniche, the Wall of El-Ayoun, and then to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in the heart of Fustat city.
The number of mummies and sarcophagi that have been moved is 22 royal mummies, dating back to the 17, 18, 19, and 20 dynasties, including 18 mummies for kings and 4 mummies for queens.
How Does the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) Revive the Investment Opportunities?
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a new qualitative leap in revitalizing Egyptian tourism, as the area in the city of Fustat would be a tourist walkway close to the largest museums in the world. The event is expected to double the opportunities for tourist visits to the region after displaying the mummies in their designated places.
Consequently, the investment opportunities would be significantly increased in the area, especially the shops of antiques and antique gifts, pushing investors to buy commercial shops in the Downtown area.
Recent Developments of Fustat Region in Old Cairo
The Egyptian government has raised the efficiency of the streets and areas surrounding the museum, which helps in strengthening the investment opportunities in the area. So, investors can choose a vital project suitable for the area, as the existence of the museum in this area makes launching various commercial projects in Greater Cairo a good idea.
Furthermore, roads have been developed, including sidewalks, paving, lighting, tree trimming, care for green spaces, removing distortions and writings on the walls, and repainting them in a uniform color. Therefore, the area has become clean and distinctive to attract many tourists and visitors.
Business Investment Activities Near the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)
Buying a commercial store remains the best idea for any small or large investment project. You definitely can start a private business project suitable for the nature of the tourist area, which would become a profitable investment project due to the expected internal or external tourist turnout to the region, which raises the chances of success of any commercial project. The most prominent projects you can launch in the vicinity of the Museum are as follows:
- Buying shops selling gifts and antiques
- Opening an integrated bazaar displaying distinctive and luxurious paintings and artworks
- Egyptian and international restaurants to serve the tourists and visitors alike
- Cafes
- Supermarkets selling basic commodities and needs
An Overview About the Old Cairo District
Old Cairo is one of the ancient districts in the south of Cairo. The district is about 2 meters high above sea level and accommodates nearly 600 thousand people. It is bordered to the north by the properties of Sayyida Zeinab neighborhood, which is one of the ancient neighborhoods in Egypt, and to the south by the Al-Basateen area.
The most famous areas in the Old Cairo district are Al-Fustat, Kharitat Abu Al-Saud, Al-Fransawi, Ezbet Al-Fustat, Kharitat Sheikh Mubarak, Al-Manial, Al-Rawda, and Al-Zahraa.
There are also Amr Ibn Al-Aas Street, which is the most famous street in ancient Egypt, followed by Corniche El Nil Street, and Abdel Aziz Al Saud Street.
Tourist Attractions in the Ancient Egypt District
Ancient Egypt includes many tourist and recreational places, such as:
- Al-Fustat Park
- Ahmed Rami’s Park
- Umm Kulthum Park
- Al-Monastirli Palace Museum
- The Coptic Museum
- The Geological Museum
- The Small Muhammad Ali Museum
- The Hanging Church
- The Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas
- The Temple of Ibn Ezra
How to Get to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) from Ramses Square
You can take a means of transportation (public or private) heading to El Sayeda Aisha, then get off at the city of Fustat in the Ain Al-Sira region, and head to the museum.