The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Archaeological museum in Fustat district, Cairo, Egypt
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation is an archaeological museum in the Fustat district of Cairo, covering approximately 33.5 acres and housing 50,000 objects. The collection is organized into nine thematic sections, including spaces for prehistoric finds, royal mummies, and manuscripts from different eras.
The idea for this museum emerged in 1982 during a UNESCO campaign, and the foundation stone was laid in 2002. The official opening took place in April 2021, after the project passed through nearly four decades of planning and construction work.
The building design reflects traditional Egyptian architectural elements, visible in the facade and the spatial layout of the exhibition halls. Visitors experience a modern presentation that displays ancient objects in clear cases and interactive formats.
Access is available daily from 9 in the morning until 5 in the afternoon, with entry fees varying depending on visitor origin. The grounds are extensive and require comfortable shoes, as multiple buildings and outdoor areas are part of the visit.
The site sits directly beside the natural Ain El-Sira Lake, whose shores offer a calm contrast to the city around it. During construction work in 2003, archaeologists uncovered an ancient dye house, now integrated into the exhibition.
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