Khaberni - Former Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Dr. Zahi Hawass sparked controversy in recent hours after he called for the teaching of the hieroglyphic language in schools and universities.
In conjunction with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, Hawass stated in a television interview last Monday evening that children should be taught the hieroglyphic language and Pharaonic civilization in schools, emphasizing that Egyptians knew writing before any other civilization and that their civilization is 5200 years old.
Teaching hieroglyphics in high school
The Ministry of Education responded, denying rumors about teaching the hieroglyphic language to first, second, and third-year high school students.
Shadi Zalta, the spokesman for the Ministry, said today, Tuesday, that the news about teaching the subject of the hieroglyphic language of the ancient Egyptians in the first, second, and third years of high school, with a total of about 120 points in the third year, is not true.
Opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum
It is worth mentioning that the Grand Egyptian Museum officially opened last Saturday evening, attended by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, after more than two decades of work on it, creating significant international interaction and wide momentum.
The opening was attended by about 18 heads of state, 8 prime ministers, and 40 high-level ministerial and parliamentary delegations, in addition to 6 delegations from regional and international organizations.
