Boulaq Museum, First national antiquities museum in Bulaq, Egypt
The museum stood as a large structure on the banks of the Nile River, housing numerous ancient Egyptian artifacts and archaeological discoveries.
Auguste Mariette established the museum in 1863 following extensive excavations at Saqqara's Serapeum and the discovery of Queen Ahhotep's treasures.
The institution functioned as the primary center for Egyptian artifact preservation, containing collections from excavation sites including Athribis, Tell el-Maskhuta, and Tanis.
After severe flooding damaged the building in 1878, the collections moved to a palace in Giza before settling at the current Egyptian Museum in 1902.
The museum's initial collection included a sarcophagus containing jewels and weapons, which influenced Khedive Said's decision to create an antiquities institution.
Location: Bulaq
Inception: 1863
GPS coordinates: 30.05450,31.23050
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:34
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