30 million pounds to upgrade Abu Sembel temples

The Egyptian Ministry of Culture is currently preparing to implement the project to upgrade the two temples in Abu Sembel at a cost of 30 million pounds, in a project that will last for 11 months.

The project includes the establishment of a fanning system for the two temples, rest houses, and coffee shops for visitors, as well as decorating the region surrounding the temples.

Egyptian Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni told ArabicNews.com that the project will be financed by bank loans and will be paid back over seven years. It is considered the first time that Egyptian banks have financed these kind projects, and it is decided to begin implementation in 1999.