Terror attacks and security unrest in Egypt since the step-down of the Muslim brotherhood in 2013, consequently panned the Upper Egyptian province of Minya from the international tourism map. Now, after security is under control, and the Egyptian police are in full power to secure each footstep in Minya, the Egyptian government decided to bring Minya back to Egypt's international tourism map. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities now is continuing their excavation projects and restoration of sanctified sites that the holy family visited when they fled Israel out of fear of persecution by King Herod in Minya.
Egypt's Minya Will Soon Be Back on International Tourism Map
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Minya province, in upper Egypt, has experienced years of turmoil and terror attacks against its residential, cultural and heritage sites since the Muslim brotherhood was outlawed in 2013. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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The museum of Malawi had been targeted with an explosive package in 2013. Now, after the restoration of the damaged artifacts, and increased security measures in the province of Minya, the museum has reopened. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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Now police checkpoints and highly equipped security clusters are on each crossroad and highway in Minya to ensure the security of locals and international visitors. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is now able to continue its excavation projects in Minya Province, where the Egyptian Archaeological Mission recently uncovered several late period communal tombs. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)