With fanfare intended to reflect the power of the ancient Pharos, the Egyptian government parades its famed mummies to a new museum where they will be on display as the country tries to re-boot its tourism industry.
Egypt Parades Mummies to New Resting Place
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The mummies were transferred in high-tech vehicles fitted with shock-absorbers and nitrogen pods to protect them, April 3, 2021. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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Performers in chariots ride through the streets, April 3, 2021. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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The convoy carried the mummified remains of 18 kings and 4 queens to their new resting place in chronological order of their reigns, April 3, 2021. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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Beyond the doors of this room, pictured from above, the mummies will be displayed when the exhibit opens on World Heritage Day on April 18, 2021. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
