Egyptian Museum - El Cairo, Egypt
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member monticola
N 30° 02.820 E 031° 14.020
36R E 329708 N 3325307
El museo más importante del mundo en antigüedades egipcias. The most important museum of Egyptian antiquities world.
Waymark Code: WM9C4V
Location: Egypt
Date Posted: 07/30/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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El más famoso museo de antigüedades egipcias que contiene las más extensa colección de objetos de todo tipo provenientes de todas las épocas del antiguo Egipto: más de 120.000 piezas. Es especialmente famoso por albergar el gran tesoro de la tumba de Tutankhamon compuesto por más de tres mil piezas en perfecto estado de conservación, incluyendo la fantástica máscara de oro del faraón. Actualmente contiene también una muestra independiente de momias para la que hay que pagar entrada aparte (100 LE).

Fue creado en 1835 y tuvo diferentes ubicaciones hasta la inauguración en 1902 del actual edificio de estilo neoclásico, que se encuentra en pleno centro de El Cairo.

English version

The most famous museum of Egyptian antiquities which contains the largest collection of objects of all kinds from all eras of ancient Egypt more than 120,000 pieces. It is especially famous for hosting the great treasure of Tutankhamun's tomb consists of more than three thousand pieces in perfect condition, including the amazing golden mask of the pharaoh.

It currently contains also an independent sample of mummies for which there are separate entry fees (100 LE).

It was created in 1835 and had different locations in 1902 until the inauguration of the current neo-classical style building, located in the heart of Cairo.

Name: Egyptian Museum - El Cairo, Egypt

Location:
Tahrir Square.

Web Site: [Web Link]

Agency/Ownership: Public

Hours of operation:
9.00 to 17.00 h. (summer to 18.00h)

Admission Fee: adults 60 LE. Students 30 LE.

Gift Shop: yes

Cafe/Restaurant: no

Phone Number: Not listed
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