The Egyptian Museum held a temporary exhibition on Tuesday, marking World Tourism Day and 200 years of Egyptology, which displays a collection of statues of ancient scribes and ancient writing tools.

The Egyptian government opened most museums and archaeological sites, including the Giza Pyramids, for visitors for free on Tuesday.

People view the golden mask of ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun during an evening ceremony held at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 27, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

People view an exhibit during an evening ceremony held at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 27, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

People view exhibits during an evening ceremony held at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 27, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

People attend an evening ceremony held at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, Sept. 27, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)