The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, located in Cairo, Egypt, houses the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world. It houses over 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display. Located in Tahrir Square in a building built in 1901, it is the largest museum in Africa. Among its masterpieces are Pharaoh Tutankhamun's treasure, including its iconic gold burial mask, widely considered one of the best-known works of art in the world and a prominent symbol of ancient Egypt.
Egyptian Museum
Interior of the Egyptian Museum
Memorial to famous Egyptologists
The Gold Mask of Tutankhamun, composed of 11 kg of solid gold; since relocated to the Grand Egyptian Museum
Tahrir Square, also known as Martyr Square, is a public town square in downtown Cairo, Egypt. The square has been the location and focus for political demonstrations. The 2011 Egyptian revolution and the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak occurred at the Tahrir Square.
Tahrir Square in December 2020
The official article attesting to the state directives to rename Tahrir Square to Anwar El Sadat Square
Tahrir Square at night with traffic circle, view northwest from Talaat Harb Street, during the 2000s
Tahrir Square in 2023