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Museum · Cairo, Cairo
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Museum in Fustat, in southern Cairo, that tells the history of Egypt from prehistory to recent times and displays the mummies of kings and queens in a dedicated hall.
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About National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is in Fustat, in southern Cairo, on the shore of Ain el-Sira lake. The main gallery follows Egypt’s history in order, from prehistory through the Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic periods, with objects, statues and textiles.
In the basement, the royal mummies hall gathers the mummies of about twenty New Kingdom kings and queens, such as Ramses II, Seti I and Hatshepsut, moved there from the Egyptian Museum in a procession through the streets of Cairo. The mummies are displayed in climate-controlled cases in a low-light environment.
The museum also has a gallery on Egyptian crafts and textiles and a view of the ruins of ancient Fustat, the country’s first Arab capital.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
In the morning, with fewer groups; allow time for the mummies’ hall.
How to get there
By taxi, about 7 km from the center, near the Coptic quarter.
Tip
Combine the visit with the Coptic quarter, a few minutes by car.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Where can you see the pharaohs’ mummies in Cairo?
In the Royal Mummies Hall of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, in Fustat, with the mummies of about twenty kings and queens.
Which mummies are in the Museum of Civilization?
Mummies of New Kingdom kings and queens, such as Ramses II, Seti I and Hatshepsut.
Where is the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization located?
In Fustat, in southern Cairo, near the Coptic quarter.