Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Cairo
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Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
With over 100,000 artefacts in 107 halls, the Egyptian Museum provides days of exploration. Inside are treasures from ancient Egypt, including priceless finery taken from ancient royal tombs, and one of the museum’s masterpieces, the statue of Khafre (Chephren). The most popular attraction is the Tutankhamun Gallery where exquisite treasures from the tomb of the Boy King are displayed, including the famous solid gold death mask. Another top attraction is the Royal Mummy Room containing mummies of some of the most powerful Pharaohs in Egypt dating from the 18th to the 20th Dynasties.Address: Mariette Pasha Street, Tahrir Square
Website: www.egyptianmuseum.gov.eg
Telephone: (0)2 579 6974 or 579 6948
Opening time: Daily 9am to 6pm
Admission: LE 20 (adults); LE10 (children). Concessions available
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