The Egyptian Museum is a museum of antiquities located in Cairo, Egypt. It houses a collection of over 120,000 artifacts from ancient Egypt, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Egyptian antiquities in the world. The museum was founded in 1835 by Mohamed Ali Pasha, the ruler of Egypt at the time. It was originally located in a building in the Azbakiya district of Cairo, but it was moved to its current location in Tahrir Square in 1902. The museum's collection is divided into several galleries, each of which is dedicated to a different period of Egyptian history. The most famous gallery in the museum is the Tutankhamun Gallery, which houses the treasures of the young pharaoh who was discovered in his tomb in 1922.
The Tutankhamun Gallery
The Tutankhamun Gallery is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Egypt. It houses the treasures that were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, including his golden mask, his coffin, and his jewelry. The treasures are beautifully displayed in glass cases, and they provide a fascinating glimpse into the life and death of this ancient pharaoh.
Other Galleries
The Egyptian Museum also houses galleries dedicated to other periods of Egyptian history, including the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, the New Kingdom, the Ptolemaic period, and the Roman period. These galleries contain a wide variety of artifacts, including statues, mummies, sarcophagi, jewelry, and everyday objects.
The Egyptian Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in ancient Egypt. It is a treasure trove of knowledge and history, and it provides a glimpse into the rich and vibrant culture of one of the world's oldest civilizations.
Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is a new museum under construction in Giza, Egypt. It is located near the Great Pyramids, and it is expected to be the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. The GEM is scheduled to open in 2025.
The GEM will house over 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egypt, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. It will also feature a number of interactive exhibits and educational programs. The GEM is expected to be a major tourist attraction and a cultural center for Egypt.
