National Museum of Egyptian Civilization(NMEC)


The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a large museum in the ancient city of Fustat, now part of Cairo, Egypt.

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The NMEC is the first of its kind in Egypt and the Arab world. It presents the full range of the richness and diversity of Egyptian civilization throughout the ages, from prehistoric times to the present day by focusing on its continuity and stability as demonstrated by its tangible and intangible heritage. The museum’s exceptional collection includes the royal mummies, which are exhibited in a new interactive display using 21st century cutting-edge technology to go beneath the wrappings and reveal their secrets, in addition to shedding light on the rituals and religious beliefs surrounding mummification in ancient Egypt.

main gallery

The coffin of King Thutmose Explore the splendid coffin of King Thutmose, adorned with traces of its golden decorations that once shone in all their glory. This coffin offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of a bygone era.
Ekhnaton Statue This monumental pillar statue, found in King Ekhnaton's temple at Karnak and dating back to around 1300 BC, stands as an enduring testament to the regal legacy of Egypt's past.
Nilos The statue is a personification of the Nile in the Roman Empire and is the origin of the name Nile. Nilos is usually depicted as an old man surrounded by 16 children, symbolizing the optimal Nile flooding and the 16 songs sung by children to celebrate the flood. The songs were a tradition that dated back to as early as 2000 BC. Nilos is always depicted leaning on a hippopotamus which chosen by the Romans to symbolize Africa, as it reflects the origin of the _Nile River and the wilderness of life in Africa
Nazlet Khater Skeleton A remarkable archaeological find, this is the second-oldest Egyptian skeleton, with an astonishing age of 35,000 years, offering a unique glimpse into Egypt's ancient history.
The Outer Coffin of Queen Ahmose Nefertari This magnificent coffin once cradled Queen Ahmose Nefertari, the wife of Ahmose and the mother and co-ruler of Amenhotep I.
Baab El Tawba covering Behold a precious section of the Kiswa, or covering, adorning the Holy Kaaba in Mecca. This specific piece has graced the Baab El Tawba, the internal door of the Kaaba, since 1941. A relic of profound historical and religious significance
Red granite statues of the King Merenptah and the goddess Mut in the NMEC in Cairo, Egypt. Pictured are red granite statues of the King Merenptah and the goddess Mut in the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NMEC in Cairo, Egypt. The statue depicts the king standing in the company of `Mut` the goddess of Thebes, the patron of kingship and the consort of the god `Amun-Ra`, the King of the Gods.
Dome found in Baouweet This supporting dome, discovered in the heart of Baouweet, where a wealth of beautiful Coptic artifacts resides, serves as an architectural testament to the craftsmanship of the past, preserving the legacy of a unique cultural and artistic heritage.

more about the museum

Ancient Egyptian ornaments

Coffin of King Ramses II

A lamp in the name of Sultan Hassan

Faience jars of King Tuthmoses IV

Nejim Ankh coffin

Senndjem Sarcophagus

The Chariot of Tohotmus IV

Dush treasure from the Roman Empire 300AD

Al Falaha Statue by Mahmoud Mokhtar

The body of Fir’awn (Rameses II)

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Details Information
Location Old Cairo, Egypt
Size 490,000 square meters (5,300,000 sq ft)
Opening Date Partially opened in 2017
officially inaugurated on 3 April 2021
Artifacts Collection of 50,000 artifacts
Unique Aspect First museum in the Arab world focusing on all historical periods of Egyptian civilization