• The National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation in Cairo is now fully open to the public. Reuters
    The National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation in Cairo is now fully open to the public. Reuters
  • In addition to a large display of mummies, the museum will also showcase a variety of artifacts and prints. Reuters
    In addition to a large display of mummies, the museum will also showcase a variety of artifacts and prints. Reuters
  • Located in the Fustat district of Old Cairo, the museum celebrates Egypt's rich history. Reuters
    Located in the Fustat district of Old Cairo, the museum celebrates Egypt's rich history. Reuters
  • Ahead of the museum's opening, a procession of floats carried the mummified remains of 22 pharaohs through Cairo. Reuters
    Ahead of the museum's opening, a procession of floats carried the mummified remains of 22 pharaohs through Cairo. Reuters
  • The remains of the pharaohs will now be on permanent display at the museum. Reuters
    The remains of the pharaohs will now be on permanent display at the museum. Reuters
  • This 35,000-year-old skeleton is just one of the fascinating exhibits on show. Reuters
    This 35,000-year-old skeleton is just one of the fascinating exhibits on show. Reuters
  • The museum displays various aspects of Egyptian civilization from the pre-era to modern times. Reuters
    The museum displays various aspects of Egyptian civilization from the pre-era to modern times. Reuters
  • Visitors can access exhibition halls, restoration centres and entertainment hubs, which include restaurants and bazaars. Reuters
    Visitors can access exhibition halls, restoration centres and entertainment hubs, which include restaurants and bazaars. Reuters
  • The museum aims to recapture some of the tourism lost due to political unrest and the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters
    The museum aims to recapture some of the tourism lost due to political unrest and the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters
  • A celebration of the past, the museum will also include an exhibition on the development of the modern city of Cairo. Reuters
    A celebration of the past, the museum will also include an exhibition on the development of the modern city of Cairo. Reuters

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Skeletons and sarcophagi: inside the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation

The museum in the Fustat district of Old Cairo celebrates Egypt’s rich history

The National

April 06, 2021

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