Foreign archaeological missions to Egypt

The Supreme Council for Antiquities (SCA) and its secretary general, Dr. Ali Hassan, are eager to encourage a larger number of missions to help Egyptian archaeologists find the treasures of ancient Egypt's civilization.

The work of these missions, however, should be carried out in accordance with the SCA's regulations, according to Hassan.

The SCA last Tuesday approved the work of six new missions in Cairo and Guiza.

The missions represent archaeological institutions from Scotland, Russia, Austria, Britain and the United States, Hassan told reporters.