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Royal Mummies Transfer Parade

 
The Royal Mummy Parade was a spectacular event that took place in Cairo, Egypt on April 3, 2021. The historic parade called "The Pharaohs' Golden Parade" featured the relocation of 22 ancient Egyptian royal mummies, including 18 kings and four queens, from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to their new home in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, about 3 miles away in nearby Fustat.

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The parade was a celebration of Egypt's rich history and culture, and it was watched by millions of people around the world.

The mummies were transported in specially designed vehicles that were decorated with ancient Egyptian symbols and motifs for the hour-long journey.

The vehicles were designed to appear like the ancient boats used to carry deceased pharaohs to their tombs. Each mummy was carried on a decorated vehicle fitted with special shock-absorbers and surrounded by a motorcade, including replica horse-drawn war chariots. The parade was a lavish spectacle that drew fanfare to the country's robust collections of antiquities in an elaborate procession.

The parade was led by a chariot carrying the mummy of Ramses II, one of the most famous pharaohs in Egyptian history.

The other mummies followed in chronological order of their reigns, from Seqenenre Taa II, who ruled in the 17th Dynasty, to Ramses IX, who ruled in the 12th Century BC.

 

The mummies were placed in containers with a nitrogen atmosphere to be transported and were relocated with tight security arrangements befitting their royal blood and status as national treasures.

 The parade was a major event in Egypt, and it was televised live across the country. Millions of Egyptians lined the streets to watch the mummies pass by. The Royal Mummy Parade was a reminder of the country's ancient greatness, and it gave Egyptians a chance to reconnect with their heritage.

The mummies included 18 kings and four queens, including some of Egypt's most prominent rulers of the past

Each of the 18 kings and four queens had their own gold and blue car, designed to look like the Pharaonic boats used to transport ancient royals to their tombs, and featuring the winged sun symbol used by the pharaohs

The parade started at the Egyptian Museum near Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo and involved horse-drawn chariots and hundreds of performers in ancient-style garb.

 

King Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut were among the most famous pharaohs in the parade. The event was a multimillion-dollar spectacle and one of the biggest cultural events Cairo has seen in recent years.

The parade route was adorned with festive war chariots, horses, and performers in traditional outfits. The parade was well-received by the Egyptian people, who expressed pride in their history and heritage.

The parade was also attended by Egyptian officials, including President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who expressed pride in their country's history and heritage.

Last Update: 2024

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