Today, the Saffron Museum had the honor of receiving Prince Abbas Helmy, the grandson of Khedive Abbas Helmy II and a member of the Egyptian royal family. This visit was part of his historic tour of Ain Shams University. He was welcomed by Prof. Mamdouh Eldamaty, Professor of Egyptology and General Supervisor of the museum, Dr. Walaa Eldin Badawi, Museum Director, and all the staff members.
Prince Abbas is always keen to visit historical and archaeological sites related to the royal family. The Saffron Museum is considered one of the significant historical museums, as its collections are linked to the history of the royal family, especially with its location within the historic Saffron Palace at Ain Shams University. The museum's collection of Islamic artifacts serves as a testament to the history of the royal family.
During the visit, Dr. Mamdouh Eldamaty provided a detailed explanation about the history of the palace and the museum’s artifacts. The visitors were greatly impressed by the organization and historical diversity of the museum's collection, and they took the opportunity to capture commemorative photos throughout the museum.