Egyptian Museum

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Egyptian Museum

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Established	1902
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Location	Cairo, Egypt
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Type	Archaeology museum
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The Egyptian Museum (Arabic: المتحف المصري ), also known as the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, is located in Cairo, Egypt. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, with over 120,000 items on display. The museum was established in 1902 and has since become one of the most significant museums in the world dedicated to ancient Egyptian artifacts.

History

The Egyptian Museum was established by the Egyptian government in 1902 to house the vast collection of artifacts that had been discovered in various archaeological excavations throughout Egypt. The museum was designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon and is situated in Tahrir Square in Cairo.

Collections

The museum's collection includes artifacts from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Period. Some of the most notable items in the collection include the Tutankhamun collection, which features the famous golden mask of Tutankhamun, and the Narmer Palette, which is one of the earliest known depictions of an Egyptian king.

Tutankhamun Collection

The Tutankhamun collection is one of the most famous exhibits in the Egyptian Museum. It includes the golden mask of Tutankhamun, which is made of solid gold and inlaid with precious stones. The collection also includes the pharaoh's sarcophagus, throne, and various other items that were found in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings.

Royal Mummies

The museum also houses a collection of royal mummies, including those of Ramses II, Seti I, and Hatshepsut. These mummies provide valuable insights into the burial practices and mummification techniques of ancient Egypt.

Other Notable Artifacts

Other notable artifacts in the museum's collection include the Narmer Palette, the Mummy Mask of Psusennes I, and the Statue of Khafre. The museum also has a large collection of papyrus scrolls, jewelry, and funerary objects.

Architecture

The Egyptian Museum is an example of neoclassical architecture. The building features a large central hall with high ceilings and skylights, which allow natural light to illuminate the exhibits. The museum also has several smaller galleries and rooms that house specific collections.

Future Developments

The Egyptian government has announced plans to move the collection to the new Grand Egyptian Museum, which is currently under construction near the Giza Plateau. The new museum is expected to open in the near future and will provide a more modern and spacious environment for the display of Egypt's ancient treasures.

Related Pages

• Ancient Egypt
• Tutankhamun
• Valley of the Kings
• Ramses II
• Hatshepsut
• Giza Plateau
• Grand Egyptian Museum