Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy opened a museum of replicas of the young King Tutankhamun’s treasures at Egypt’s pavilion at FITUR 2026. Organized by the ministry through the Egyptian Tourism Authority, the display forms part of the international travel fair’s 46th edition, which opened today in Madrid and runs until January 25.
The opening was attended by Egypt’s ambassador to Spain, Ihab Badawi; Egyptian Tourism Authority CEO Dr. Ahmed Youssef; Spanish government officials; and Arab and foreign ambassadors accredited to Spain.
Fathy said the display offered a miniature version of selected Tutankhamun galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum, celebrating its opening. A similar installation at Egypt’s WTM pavilion had attracted strong interest and showcased ancient Egyptian civilization. The concept was repeated at FITUR, particularly given the Spanish market’s interest in cultural tourism.
The replica museum covers 418 square metres in two sections separated by a seven-metre-wide passage. One section measures 214 square metres and the other 204. It is located in the fair’s Fast Track area, connecting Central Avenue with Hall 12, dedicated to technology and knowledge content.
Eng. Marwa Ahmed, the authority’s director general of exhibitions and events, said the museum displayed 54 replicas of major Tutankhamun objects, produced by Konouz Egypt for Archaeological Replicas. They include his throne, golden coffin, ka statue, distinctive jewellery, golden mask, ceremonial chair and other gold objects displayed at the museum.
Following the opening, attendees were invited to a reception hosted by the authority inside the Egyptian pavilion. Traditional Egyptian food and drinks included hibiscus, mahalabia pudding and koshari, highlighting Egypt’s inscription of koshari on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list.
