[Egyptian Museum | Cairo Tahrir Square "An ancient treasure house overwhelmed by the treasures of Tutankhamun"]

[Egyptian Museum | Cairo, Tahrir Square
"An ancient treasure trove, overwhelmed by Tutankhamun's treasures"]

— The Egyptian Museum is one of the world's largest museums dedicated to ancient Egypt.
Its collection includes over 100,000 items, including Tutankhamun's gold mask, funerary goods, mummies, papyrus, statues, and reliefs.
The building itself is rich in history, and its retro exterior, built in 1902, has a charming atmosphere.

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📍 [Location & Access]
・Address: Tahrir Square, Cairo
・Located in central Cairo, easily accessible by subway and taxi
・A new "Grand Egyptian Museum" is also under construction (Giza)

🕰 [Business Hours]
・9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Extended hours in summer)
・Open year-round

🎟 [Admission Fee (Reference)]
・Adults: 300 EGP (approx. JPY 1,500)
・Additional Fee: Mummy Room: 200 EGP / Camera Fee
*Prices may vary, so please check on-site.

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✨ Recommended Points
• Tutankhamun's gold mask and funerary goods collection → Incredible brilliance and state of preservation
• Mummies of past pharaohs, including Ramses II → Viewable in a dedicated room (with air conditioning)
• Statues, reliefs, and ornaments → Small exhibits packed with history
• The museum is so large you might get lost → It's a good idea to decide what exhibits you want to see in advance.

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🎒 Tips
• Photography is prohibited or subject to a fee → Don't forget to purchase a camera ticket at the entrance.
• The Tutankhamun Room and the Mummy Room are in separate areas, so be sure to check.
• The museum isn't very air-conditioned, so be sure to prepare for the heat and stay hydrated.
• A guided tour is much more enjoyable, allowing you to hear explanations.👍 (Guided tours can also be arranged locally.)

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