Egyptian Antiquities Museum
- Address:Tahrir Square (Midan Tahrir), Cairo
- Hours:Open daily 9am - 7pm
- Admission:60 L.E. (100 L.E. for the Mummy Room)
7:57 PM Friday, May 25
Partly sunny. Extremely hot.
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With so much to see in the Egyptian Museum, trying to get around everything in one go is liable to induce chronic 'Pharaonic fatigue'. The best strategy is to make at least two visits, maybe tackling one floor at a time. Unfortunately, there's no best time to visit as the museum is packed throughout the day.
Without doubt, the exhibit that outshines everything else is the treasure of the young New Kingdom Pharaoh Tutankhamun - don't miss the astonishing solid-gold death mask. Other highlights include the Royal Mummy Room; the Amarna Room, devoted to Akhenaten, the 'heretic king' portrayed with Mick Jagger-like lips; the Greco-Roman Mummies; the glittering galleries in Room 2 that display an astounding array of finery extracted from New Kingdom tombs found at the Delta site of Tanis; and the larger-than-life-size statue of Khafre (Chephren), which many consider to be the museum's masterpiece.
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again manal was my guide. so full of knowledge and a real friendly manner. hope next time im in cairo i will have her as my guide :)
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This was a great tour. I learned a lot about the history of Egypt from my tour guide. Unfortunately no cameras are allowed. :( However I get the suspicious feeling you could take photos with enough money. ;D
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Our tour guide Hanny was the Greatest! We got every answer answered and he always made sure we were well taken care of! DO NOT go to Egypt with out Hanny as your guide!
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Bus 355 takes you to the Egyptian Antiquities Museum.
