Egyptian Museum

Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum

Housing one of the largest collections of ancient artifacts in the world, the Egyptian Museum is located in central Cairo on the north side of Tahrir Square and is easily accessible via Egypt Luxury Tours. Inside the large, pink, domed building, the treasures of Tutankhamun and other pharaohs shine alongside funerary goods, mummies, jewelry, vessels and toys of Egyptians whose names have been lost to history.

Walking around the museum is like a journey through time. Some of the display cards are outdated as new discoveries have changed old theories. The collection has outgrown its original design, especially after the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb and the Tanis necropolis, which had to be housed in the current space. Today, more than 100,000 pieces are packed into 15,000 square meters. Like the country itself, the museum is in a state of constant change and can be viewed via Egypt Travel Packages. Most of the pieces are on display, but some are being moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Some rooms are being renovated and pieces are being temporarily moved around the museum. The Egyptian Museum will remain one of the most important tourist attractions and is visited by tourists from all over the world, and if you like to spend more time, you can do so through 10 days Egypt tour packages , but the timeline for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum and the final disposal of the collections is unknown.

The current form of the museum is the result of several previous attempts to manage Egypt's ancient heritage. In 1835, Muhammad Ali banned the export of antiquities. The collection of the French architect Mariette was moved from 35 locations around Cairo until 1902, when the current building was built in a prominent location in the city. The museum has remained there ever since, preserving its original design as a gem of early museum design, which you can explore through Egypt family tours and enjoy with your family.

Until 1996, the security of the museum was minimal, as it was limited to locking the doors at night. After an adventurous thief spent the night in the museum and stole some of the treasures, alarms, detectors and lighting were installed for many of the exhibits. During the 2011 revolution, the museum was broken into and some items were stolen. In response, a human chain was formed around the building to protect the contents, and it worked, and there was no more looting. You can see all this for yourself and have a great time through Egypt Private Tours if you want to take your own tour.