Cairo's 120-year-old museum opens archaeology wing — in pictures

Pharaoh's golden death mask and silver coffin among artefacts on display

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities unveiled a renovated wing of its 120-year-old museum, in Cairo, Egypt. All photos: Reuters

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities unveiled a renovated wing of its 120-year-old museum, in Cairo, Egypt. All photos: Reuters

Feb 21, 2023

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