Tourism Minister issues ministerial decision to review Menkaure Pyramid project

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa issued a ministerial decision on Saturday to form a higher scientific committee to review the joint project between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Japanese Waseda University archaeological mission, submitted to conduct architectural restoration work for the Pyramid of Menkaure.

A statement from the ministry said that the committee will be headed by archaeologist and former Antiquities Minister Zahi Hawass. It will be comprised of senior scientists specializing in antiquities, especially pyramids, and engineering including Egyptians and foreigners from the US, the Czech Republic, and Germany.