The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Archaeological museum · Cairo ·
Vast collection of Egyptian antiquities including Tutankhamun's treasures
Vast collection of Egyptian antiquities including Tutankhamun's treasures
"Many of Tutankhamun’s artifacts — including the boy king’s golden mask, chariot and throne — had been on display at the century-old Egyptian Museum in Downtown Cairo’s Tahrir Square before being transferred to the Grand Egyptian Museum in recent weeks, a move confirmed by Aly Abdelhalim." - Nada El Sawy
"The Egyptian Museum, second only to the one in Cairo for its collection, has just inaugurated a new setting, which intends to tell the story of the ancient Nile civilization by delving into the history and use of about 6,000 finds including wood, ceramic vases, objects, and pigments," explains De Bonis, who notes that private early-morning tours with the curator can be arranged." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Cairo, the sprawling capital of Egypt, is set on the Nile River and known for its rich history and proximity to the ancient Pyramids of Giza."
"The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will be the largest archaeological museum in the world, featuring state-of-the-art displays and housing the largest collection of Tutankhaman relics ever displayed. The museum's new location offers views of the famous pyramids and aims to attract 5 million visitors annually. The museum is designed to alleviate issues of visitor overcrowding and conservation threats, and features extensive historical galleries, sculpture gardens, and a separate children's museum. The ticket price for foreigners is around $25, with a 50 percent discount for students."
"The Egyptian Museum is home to the contents of King Tut’s tomb. It offers an adventurous experience reminiscent of Indiana Jones."
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