• Nancy and Doug TripsMiddle East 2022Traveler
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    The Egyptian Museum

    October 31, 2022 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    The Uber took a it longer than expected, (although still only 110 LE) and got to the museum 20 minutes after it opened and the tours were already there. The crowding was worst going through security, then it was in OK. At times some of the exhibits were blocked by a group, but it always cleared.

    The museum was established in 1835 and the current building opened in 1901 and is the oldest museum in the Middle East, It exclusively focuses on the predynastic to Roman eras of Egypt, and is there ever a LOT of that!

    Two hours only covered the "guidebook highlights".    Read more