Egyptian Museum
Cairo
The Egyptian Museum, located in Cairo, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, including the world-famous treasures of Tutankhamun.
Top 5 Facts
- The museum houses over 120,000 items, showcasing the rich history of ancient Egypt.
- It was established in 1902 and is one of the largest museums in the region.
- The museum's most famous exhibit is the Tutankhamun collection, including the iconic gold mask.
- The Royal Mummy Room contains the mummies of some of Egypt's most famous pharaohs.
- The museum is set to move to the new Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids, which will be the largest archaeological museum in the world.
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