Egyptian Museum in Cairo - in pictures


  • Archaeologists at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo examine a sarcophagus. Reuters
    Archaeologists at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo examine a sarcophagus. Reuters
  • Iraqi coins on display at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities at Tahrir Square in Cairo. They were part of a haul confiscated by ports staff before they were smuggled abroad. EPA
    Iraqi coins on display at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities at Tahrir Square in Cairo. They were part of a haul confiscated by ports staff before they were smuggled abroad. EPA
  • Tourists examine souvenir pharaonic statues at a bazaar outside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Reuters
    Tourists examine souvenir pharaonic statues at a bazaar outside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Reuters
  • Visitors to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo discuss an exhibit. Reuters
    Visitors to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo discuss an exhibit. Reuters
  • An imposing pharaonic artefact inside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Reuters
    An imposing pharaonic artefact inside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Reuters
  • Tourists examine a statue of Ramses II and Horus at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
    Tourists examine a statue of Ramses II and Horus at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt. Reuters
  • Artefacts from across dynasties are on show at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Reuters
    Artefacts from across dynasties are on show at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Reuters
  • Some exhibits inside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo tower over visitors. Reuters
    Some exhibits inside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo tower over visitors. Reuters
  • A museum guide explains artefacts to tourists in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Reuters
    A museum guide explains artefacts to tourists in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Reuters
  • The head of King Userkaf, founder of the 5th Dynasty. Reuters
    The head of King Userkaf, founder of the 5th Dynasty. Reuters
  • The Egyptian Museum in Cairo quickly becomes an immersive experience. Reuters
    The Egyptian Museum in Cairo quickly becomes an immersive experience. Reuters