Revitalizing Benevento's Egyptian Museum: A Collaborative Endeavor

Today, in Rome, at the Ministry of Culture, a meeting dedicated to the Egyptian Museum of Benevento took place. Leading the event was the Minister of Culture Gennaro Sangiuliano, the Mayor of Benevento Clemente Mastella, the President of the Province Nino Lombardi, the Chief of Staff at the Ministry of Culture (Mic) Francesco Gilioli, the General Director of Museums at the Mic Massimo Osanna, and the Director of the Egyptian Museum of Turin Christian Greco. The focus was on the establishment of a foundation. "The Egyptian Museum of Benevento, due to the value of its collection, is among the principal Egyptian museums in Italy. The Ministry intends to contribute to its enhancement by supporting a renovation and reorganization project which we wish to collaborate on together with Director Greco, who has done an excellent job in relaunching the Egyptian Museum of Turin. Benevento is a city rich in history and culture that deserves our utmost commitment. Together with the Mayor and local institutions, we have a clear idea of what to do," declared Minister Sangiuliano at the end of the meeting. "I thank Minister Sangiuliano for his commitment and institutional availability. We hope to define a foundation soon that includes the Municipality, Province, Region, and Ministry as participants. We will follow a correct path of collaboration, prioritizing the city's welfare. We will request a meeting with the President of the Region as soon as possible, confident that we can have the support of the Campania Region and the Ministry. The Egyptian Museum, in this new version, will attract cultural attention even beyond national borders and will especially lead to significant growth for Benevento and its province," added Mastella. Finally, for Director Greco, "The Egyptian Museum of Turin is truly honored to participate in this important cultural project that will allow understanding the history of the Temple of Isis within a broader archaeological framework."