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[2025 Cairo Attraction] Travel Guide for The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (Updated Mar)

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This is a museum in Egypt, located in the Feste district in the center of Cairo. The museum was officially opened on April 18, 2021, and is an important place to showcase the history and culture of Egyptian civilization. The museum displays all aspects of Egyptian civilization, including the history, culture, art, religion and social life of ancient Egypt. The museum houses a large collection of artifacts and artworks, including pottery, stone carvings, metalware, textiles, jewelry, wood carvings and tombs.The museum is the only one in the Arab world that focuses on the ancient Egyptian civilization, an early civilization in history. It is the only museum in Egypt that provides visitors with an overview of all the different historical periods of Egypt. This is seen as a layered, cumulative product of the interaction of the Egyptian people with their land throughout history. This was created through a multidisciplinary, thematic approach that aims to highlight Egypt's material and intangible heritage. In addition, the Museum of Egyptian Civilization serves as an important cultural, educational, recreational and research center for visitors and scholars. The Museum of Egyptian Civilization exhibits several objects that are designed to provide visitors with knowledge of various key historical stages of Egyptian civilization, starting with the Predynastic and Ancient Egyptian periods, and continuing through the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic and contemporary modern periods. The Museum of Egyptian Civilization is located in the heart of Al-Fustat, Egypt's ancient Islamic capital, surrounded by several religious complexes.

Address:

Ein as Seirah, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4245001, Egypt

Phone:

+20-2-27412273

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There are many visiting points for you to go in the museum. They provide you to see Egyptian dresses, the traditional Egyptian accessories, old Egyptian potteries, mathematics, how to measure things and medical stuff. the highlight one is to see Royal Mummies. They are not allow you to take picture in Royal Mummies room. You can spend time in this museum around 3-4 hours. When I visited there during afternoon, there were a lot of people. #egypt #mytripvlog #museum

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It was officially inaugurated on April 3, 2021 by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who brought 22 mummies, including 18 kings and four queens, from the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo during an event known as the Golden Procession of the Pharaohs. The museum displays 50,000 artifacts, showcasing Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the modern era. The permanent collection is divided into two separate areas; one arranged chronologically, the other arranged thematically. The areas arranged chronologically are as follows: Ancient, Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Medieval, Islamic, Modern, and Contemporary. The subject areas are as follows: Dawn of Civilization, The Nile, Writing, State and Society, Material Culture, Faith and Mind, and the Royal Mummy Gallery. UNESCO provided technical assistance to the museum. The collection will come from other Egyptian museums, such as the Egyptian Museum, the Coptic Museum, the Museum of Islamic Art, the Maniel Palace in Cairo, and the Royal Jewelry Museum in Alexandria. To be honest, I came here with the mentality of just taking a look, but I didn't expect that there were royal pharaoh mummies here. Taking photos inside is very strict, and taking photos of mummies is not allowed. A must-see place when you come to Egypt.

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This museum has a large amount of Egyptian antiquities, the highlight of which is about 20 royal mummies. It's not too big so you can do a fairly thorough tour in a few hours and we enjoyed looking at the items on display. Completely different from the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, this new museum impressed me. It is modern, fully air-conditioned, has modern toilets and a beautiful garden outside. The entrance fee is 240 EGP or about 8 USD per person. On the Ground Floor are some tall Statues, Mummies with gold-like clothes, some wooden carvings, jewelry of local women, etc. The most interesting exhibits are on the Lower Floor, where the ROYAL MUMMY's of Kings and Queens are displayed. of Egypt. Note: Taking photos in the above area is strictly prohibited. Staff are here to ensure that visitors comply with this requirement. Garden Outside: This is a great area for taking photos. There are palm trees, a lake, and views of the back neighborhood.

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#FreeHongKongAirTickets #Egypt I visited the Egyptian National Museum of Civilization when I went on a trip to Cairo, Egypt, and I'd like to introduce it to you! The Egyptian National Museum of Civilization officially opened in April 2021. The exterior has a very modern design, and since it's new, the facilities were clean. It was less crowded than the Archaeological Museum, and it was easier to visit. I was able to purchase tickets immediately. The museum exhibits various periods of Egyptian civilization, from prehistoric times, ancient Egypt, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and modern times. Ancient makeup sets were on display, which was very interesting for me as a woman. In the basement, there is a mummy hall where you can carefully observe each and every pharaoh's mummy. The mummies that were previously kept in the Archaeological Museum have been moved to the National Museum of Civilization. The hall is dimly lit and has a very mysterious atmosphere. I saw the mummies of the successive kings Amenhotep and Ramses. I was impressed by the fact that many of the mummies still had their hair intact. Address: Ein as Seirah, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4245001 Egypt

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The incredible history of a lost era

Exploring the fascinating artifacts and relics from the ancient amazing civilization of Egypt. The most intriguing item was the mummified bodies of the great rulers of Egypt, the Pharaohs. Photos were not allowed in the crypt where the mummies were kept. It was eerie and spooky. There were Hundreds of interesting items, each with its own unique history and story. The intricate carvings, idolizing statues, beautiful jewelry, pottery, weapons and so many other interesting elements. The most amazing thing about all this is the realization that these items are from a distant past, from over 2000-3000 years ago. It is difficult to imagine how such a great and complex civilization could exist in such a primitive time. The museum gives the visitors a glimpse of the incredible era of the pharaohs. A must visit destination in Egypt. #trip #historicallandmarks #egypt #travel

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I visited Egypt and I went to the ancient Egypt museum to see the famous mummies. I was able to see all the mummies of the pharaohs from hundreds of years ago( photos can't be taken of the actual mummies) it was an amazing experience to learn and see the history first hand The tour guides do amazing jobs telling the story about ancient Egypt. The gift store is full of beautiful souvenirs. The museum is a must-see.

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Attraction: National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation Location: Ein as Seirah, Old Cairo, Egypt Direction: Taxi/Uber Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm This is one of the most fascinating museums you will visit. It is very Modern and clean.English info boards were available. You can also pay for the audio guide. The museum presents full range of the richness and diversity of Egyptian civilization throughout the ages, from prehistoric times to the present day. There are many exhibits to see but the key one would be the Royal mummies and The pharaoh. Tickets is 240LE for Foreign adults. #timetotravel #Egypt #cairo #museum

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