Egyptian mummies paraded through Cairo in ancient rulers procession

A procession of floats carrying the mummified remains of 22 pharaohs passed through Cairo on Saturday evening to a new resting place. The mummies were driven four miles across the capital to the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation. Read more: Subscribe to The Telegraph on YouTube ► Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK’s best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.