Tutankhamun's coffin to be restored for first time since its discoveryJuly 19, 2019 - 13:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tutankhamun is one of the best known figures of Ancient Egypt, and now his coffin is getting some tender loving care, CNN reports. The boy king's gilded coffin has been moved from his tomb in Luxor to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) for restoration work, Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities announced. This is the first time that the coffin has been restored since it was discovered in 1922. The coffin was moved from Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings on Sunday, according to a Facebook post from the ministry. It will be displayed at the museum alongside other treasures from the tomb itself. "The coffin has suffered a lot of damage, including cracks in the golden layers of plaster and a general weakness in all golden layers," said Dr. Eissa Zidan, head of the first aid restoration and transportation of antiquities at the museum. "Before sending the coffin to the GEM, a complete report on the condition of the coffin was written highlighting all the damages." The restoration will take around eight months, according to the statement, while journalists will be invited to see the coffin at the museum in two weeks. Work on the coffin follows on from the restoration of the tomb itself. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |