Egypt unveiled a groundbreaking digital filter application on Monday to help reconstruct damaged ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. The new interactive mobile app uses virtual reality technology to recreate and display how these ancient pieces originally looked thousands of years ago.
Named the “Interactive Mobile Application to Promote Egyptian Antiquities,” the project leverages advanced technology to bring history back to life. Developed with the collaboration of Meta and overseen by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the filters started with significant artifacts, including a rock statue of the iconic ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun.
Ali Abdel-Halim, the director general of the Egyptian Museum, explained that the app’s primary goal is to promote and protect Egyptian cultural heritage through modern social media platforms. The initiative also enables visitors to virtually view damaged statues and artifacts by scanning a barcode placed beneath each exhibit, offering an enhanced experience of Egypt’s rich historical past.
“This experience is designed to enrich cultural tourism in Egypt, allowing people to explore the country’s ancient heritage in a new way,” Abdel-Halim remarked.
The project reflects Egypt’s broader efforts to preserve its ancient heritage and boost tourism, an essential source of the country’s revenue. In recent years, Egypt has made significant archaeological discoveries, opened new museums, and renovated many monuments to preserve its historic treasures and attract more visitors.
The new digital initiative marks a step forward in combining modern technology with cultural preservation, offering a unique way to engage both local and international audiences with Egypt’s ancient history.
