Blind visitors are now able to feel the magic of history, thanks to a special new gallery which will let them discover by touch the historic treasures.

Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mr Zahi Hawass said that a group of blind and sighted people participated in the project. Braille facilitates blind visitors to explore the antique pieces. He emphasised that the project received local and international praise.

The museum provides cards written in Braille, a system of touch reading for the blind that explains all the information regarding antiques shown.

The project aims to enable everyone to benefit and learn, especially blind people, Egyptian Minister of Culture Mr Farouq Hosni said.