The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Fired Development project in Saqqara An archaeological site to develop internal roads and enhance visitor services, enhancing the destination’s status as a world-class heritage site.
Announce On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the initiative is being implemented by the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) and aims to make improvements to enhance the overall visitor experience while protecting the historical and archaeological character of the site.
The project is Designed To meet the growing demand from Egyptian visitors and international tourists by improving the infrastructure within the archaeological area.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathi described This initiative comes as part of Egypt’s broader vision to develop archaeological sites through an integrated approach that balances environmental preservation with modern infrastructure and visitor facilities.
Hisham Al-Laithi, Secretary-General of the Authority He said The project includes developing the internal road network within the archaeological area to facilitate movement between the various archaeological monuments.
he He stressed That all development activities are being carried out in accordance with internationally recognized engineering and conservation standards, and that the improvements are expected to provide a safer and more suitable environment for visitors, including organized tour groups.
According to Amr Al-Tayeb, Director General of the Saqqara Antiquities Area, the initiative also… Includes A package of visitor-focused service upgrades.
These measures include installing seating areas, creating shaded rest points at key sites, and improving visitor amenities in line with international best practices for heritage site management.
I will project too He extends Dedicated wheelchair-accessible paths to allow visitors with disabilities to move more easily throughout the site and access a wide range of monuments.