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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The Egyptian archeological mission also uncovered more than 700 amulets of various entities, including amulets of the gods, heart scarabs, and pure gold amulets such as the "Ba" - a human headed bird. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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Increased security and recent discoveries by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities all encouraged the Egyptian government to bring Minya to the international tourism map again. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is working throughout many Egyptian provinces to inspect the archeological sites and enhance the efficiency of tourist facilities, security, and services provided. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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The Gabal Al-Teir area, where the Virgin Mary church and monastery is located, is considered to be one of the main points of interest along the Holy Family's journey through the eight provinces of Egypt when they fled Israel. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)