Amid the halls of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where the secrets of ancient worlds whisper through gilded artefacts, a remarkable tribute has been unveiled.

A temporary exhibition shines a spotlight on the life and contributions of Dr Abdel Mohsen El-Khachab, Egypt's pioneering numismatist, whose tireless dedication to preserving the country's numismatic heritage continues to inspire people.

The exhibition, which runs until mid-February, chronicles the remarkable career of Dr El-Khachab who not only laid the foundation for numismatics in Egypt but also left behind an enduring legacy that has inspired generations of archaeologists.

"Dr El-Khachab wasn't just Egypt's first specialised numismatist, but he transformed how we study and protect coin collections, connecting the dots of historical narratives through them," Heba Sami, the supervisor of temporary exhibitions at the museum, told The Egyptian Gazette.

Born in Cairo in January 1906, El-Khachab had an unyielding passion for knowledge from a young age.

After graduating from the Khedivial Secondary School, he pursued ancient studies at Fouad I University (now Cairo University), earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1927. His academic journey culminated in a PhD in 1947, but his true calling had long revealed itself-his love for numismatics, the study of coins and currency.

As the first Egyptian curator responsible for classifying the coin collections at the Egyptian Museum, El-Khachab's career spanned decades.

He dedicated himself to rigorously documenting Egypt's rich numismatic history, serving as a bridge between eras through the circular objects that passed through his hands.

In 1948, he was promoted to director of the museum's library, where he reorganised its collection and authored an invaluable catalogue.

Drawing attention to one of his greatest achievements, Sami pointed to the Qubba Palace Collection, a group of rare gold coins that El-Khachab transferred to the museum and immortalised through his research.

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