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Denshway Museum

Denshway Museum, Museum of colonial resistance in Midan Bahgat Saber, Egypt.

Denshway Museum is a three-level building in Midan Bahgat Saber dedicated to documenting a major historical event. The exhibition spreads across five halls connected by stone spiral staircases that guide visitors through the different sections.

The museum commemorates 1906 events when British colonial forces executed four Egyptian villagers following an escalating conflict over pigeon hunting. This incident became a turning point in Egyptian resistance against occupation.

Local artists created works throughout the exhibition that reflect different perspectives on the incident, giving the space a personal and community-centered character. These artistic contributions transform the displays into a living testimony of collective memory.

The building is located northwest of Cairo and is best reached by local vehicle, as public transportation options are limited in the area. A visit requires enough time to explore all five exhibition halls and additional facilities like the theater.

The building's design mirrors traditional Egyptian pigeon towers, creating a direct visual link to the historical dispute that sparked the conflict. This thoughtful architectural choice helps visitors immediately understand the role pigeons played in local history.

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Inception
July 1999
GPS coordinates
30.60194,30.85361
Latest update
December 12, 2025 09:04
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