Egypt gifts replica of Tutankhamun's famed mask to United Nations’ headquarters in Vienna
The United Nations Headquarters in Vienna witnessed the
handover ceremony of a replica of Tutankhamun's mask, a gift from Egypt.
Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Director
of the Organization’s Office in Vienna Ghada Wali received Speaker of the House
of Representatives Hanafi el-Gabali, Minister of Endowments Mohamed Mokhtar
Gomaa, Egypt’s Ambassador to Austria Mohamed el-Mulla and members of the
accompanying delegation in the main hall of the UN headquarters.
Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Director
of the Organization’s Office in Vienna Ghada Wali expressed her great pride
that a symbol of Egypt's civilization joined the collection of art and cultural
pieces at the United Nations headquarters, adding that this gift reflects the
role and position of Egypt in the international community and the United
Nations, and its cultural richness, which represents a great value for human
civilization.
Wali thanked the Egyptian state for this gift and for its
constant interest in promoting dialogue and cultural, civilizational and
artistic exchange.
She added that the importance and fame of Tutankhamun is due
to the discovery of his tomb and its contents, complete and undamaged, as it
contained treasures that reflected perfection, quality of industry,
civilizational and cultural richness, the development of life, and the interest
in arts and beauty values in ancient Egypt.
Source: Egypt Today
