The Egyptian Museum

We went to The Egyptian Museum after visiting the GEM. The cornerstone was laid in 1897 and still contains many artifacts. I told Nesreen that in many ways I lined this museum more than the GEM because in addition to the history displayed inside the museum, the museum itself is historic and doesn't compete for your attention as the GEM does.

I've only included a few pictures, again so many to choose from.

The small statue is the Khufu Statuette, an ancient Egyptian statue and the only known three-dimensional representation of the Pharaoh Khufu, the builder of the Great Pyramid at Giza. It is interesting in that it is only 3 inches tall, yet he built the tallest pyramid in Egypt.

The inner silver coffin of Pharaoh Psusennes I. Dating from the 21st Dynasty (circa 1047–1001 BC is unique because it is the only silver coffin discovered.Leggi altro