Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (Egypt)

Arab Republic of Egypt
Ministry of Antiquities
Agency overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Egypt
HeadquartersZamalek, Cairo
Agency executive
Child agency
  • Antiquities Repatriation
Websitemota.gov.eg

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (Arabic: وزارة السياحة والآثار, romanizedWizārat al-Siyāḥah wa-al-Āthār) is the Egyptian government organization which serves to protect and preserve the heritage and ancient history of Egypt. In December 2019 it was merged into the Ministry of Tourism with Khaled al-Anani retaining his function.[1] He was replaced by Ahmed Issa as Minister of Tourism and Antiquities in a cabinet reshuffle on 13 August 2022.

  1. ^ "Profile – Khaled al-Anany, the first Minister of Antiquities and Tourism". Egypt Independent. 23 December 2019.

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