Former Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass sparked a debate by calling for the Hieroglyphic language to be taught in schools and universities. Coinciding with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, Hawass stated in a televised interview 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 5,200 years old. The Egyptian Ministry of Education and Technical Education responded, denying rumors that the Hieroglyphic language would be taught to first, second, and third-year secondary school students. Shady Zulta, a ministry spokesperson, said that reports about teaching the Hieroglyphic language (the language of ancient Egyptians) to first, second, and third-year secondary school students, with a total of 120 marks in the final year, are incorrect. It is worth noting that the Grand Egyptian Museum was officially opened last Saturday evening in the presence of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, more than two decades after work began on it. The event has generated significant international attention and widespread excitement. The opening was attended by nearly 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.
