Three touristic projects to be completed

"During this tourist season, three giant projects will be inaugurated. These projects are Abu Simbel, Philae and Kalabsha temples," said Minister of Culture, Farouk Hosni.

He added that the first project includes building packways for tourists, organizing visits inside the temple area and developing the outer yards.

As for developing Philae temples, the Minister said that the temple would undergo an overall restoration to stop corrosion of the stone floor and reopening the original gate.

On the other hand, Kalabsha development project aims at restoring the temples and opening them for the first time in 20 years. This will be accompanied by lightening the area of the temples.

The Minister added that Abu Simbel development project includes establishing international center for tourists to get acquainted with the contents of the temple before visiting it with a view to preserving the temples against high temperature and humidity. Besides, 60 bazaars which will be built to sell tourist products.

"The area around the temples will be electronically secured along with coordinating the outer area of the entrance to be opened for visit round the clock.