Replicas of Tutankhamun's mummy and sarcophagus gifted to museum in Dakar

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Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, Badr Abdelatty, has gifted a replica of the mummy and sarcophagus of King Tutankhamun to the Museum of African Civilisations in the Senegalese capital, Dakar.
The gifting ceremony was attended by the Senegalese Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Khady Gaye, along with a number of senior officials. The event was held as part of the celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Egypt and Senegal.
Mr Abdelatty expressed his pride in the deep historical ties between Egypt and Senegal, noting that the Egyptian gift reflects mutual appreciation and a shared commitment to strengthening cultural and civilisational exchange among African peoples. He affirmed that the choice of Tutankhamun—one of the most prominent symbols of Pharaonic civilisation—carries a strong message about the depth of Egypt's cultural heritage and Cairo's keenness to share it with its African brothers. He also noted Egypt's anticipation of the upcoming inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), expressing Egypt's openness to cooperation with museums and cultural institutions across African countries to further reinforce bridges of communication and African integration.
For her part, the Senegalese Minister expressed her country's appreciation for the generous Egyptian gesture which mirrors the depth of the cultural and historical relations between the two countries. She said that displaying the replica in the Museum of African Civilisations embodies the spirit of solidarity among African peoples and highlights the cultural and developmental dimensions of cooperation between Egypt and Senegal.
Watani International
27 July 2025
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