Skeletons and sarcophagi: inside the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation

The museum in the Fustat district of Old Cairo celebrates Egypt’s rich history

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation in Cairo is now fully open to the public. Reuters

In addition to a large display of mummies, the museum will also showcase a variety of artifacts and prints. Reuters

Located in the Fustat district of Old Cairo, the museum celebrates Egypt's rich history. Reuters

Ahead of the museum's opening, a procession of floats carried the mummified remains of 22 pharaohs through Cairo. Reuters

The remains of the pharaohs will now be on permanent display at the museum. Reuters

This 35,000-year-old skeleton is just one of the fascinating exhibits on show. Reuters

The museum displays various aspects of Egyptian civilization from the pre-era to modern times. Reuters

Visitors can access exhibition halls, restoration centres and entertainment hubs, which include restaurants and bazaars. Reuters

The museum aims to recapture some of the tourism lost due to political unrest and the coronavirus pandemic. Reuters

A celebration of the past, the museum will also include an exhibition on the development of the modern city of Cairo. Reuters

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