Inside the Gamal Abdel Nasser museum - in pictures

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  A collection of Nasser’s cameras is on display at the museum, situated in the house where the former president lived with his family until his death in 1970.

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  The formal salon where Nasser used to receive official visitors.

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  Some of the items on display.

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  Nasser’s car parked in front of the main entrance to the museum.

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  His private office.

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  Audio recordings on display.

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  Nasser may have been the leader of Egypt when the country was a major player in world events, but he remains an enigma.

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  The wedding rings of Nasse and his wife Tahia Kazem on display at the Gamal Abdel Nasser Museum.

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  An extensive video archive displayed.

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  Gifts and medals presented to President Nasser.

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  The flag which covered the casket of Nasser at his funeral.

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  The bedroom where Nasser died.

The Gamal Abdel Nasser museum was officially opened in October 2016 by president Abdel Fattah El Sisi, after years of bureaucratic and political delays. All photos by Dana Smillie for The National