The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, one of the largest museums in the world, displays a large number of artifacts that exceed 50,000 pieces, and among the unique pieces in the museum is the statue head of King Usserkaf, which dates back to the era of the Fifth Dynasty - the Old Kingdom. If you're exploring Egypt, Egypt Day Tours can take you to this iconic museum to experience its historical treasures.
The head of King Usserkaf was found in the Abu Sir area and represents the king wearing the red crown, the crown of the sea face. For those visiting Egypt, Egypt Shore Excursions offer the perfect opportunity to see this and many other fascinating artifacts along the shores.
King Usserkaf was one of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt and the founder of the Fifth Dynasty, who ruled for seven to eight years in the early 25th century BC during the Old Kingdom, and may have been descended from a branch of the royal family from the Fourth Dynasty. Egypt Travel Packages often include visits to the Egyptian Museum, where you can explore such relics in detail.
As for the story of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, it is in the heart of Cairo, and it includes the largest collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, containing more than 136 thousand Pharaonic antiquities, in addition to hundreds of thousands of antiquities in its stores. Egypt Day Tours can guide you through this massive collection, providing historical context and insight.
On June 29, 1835 AD, Muhammad Ali Pasha ordered the establishment of the Department of Antiquities and the Egyptian Museum, and assigned their management to Yusuf Diaa Effendi, under the supervision of Rifaa Al-Tahtawi. Visitors can learn about this rich history through Egypt Travel Packages designed to dive deep into Egypt's archaeological journey.
The story of the establishment of the museum began with the great international interest in Egyptian antiquities after the deciphering of the Rosetta Stone by the French scientist Champollion. The first nucleus of the museum was in a small house by the old Azbakeya pool, where Muhammad Ali Pasha ordered the registration of Egyptian antiquities and the transfer of valuable antiquities to the Azbakeya Museum in 1835, and entrusted their management to Yusuf Dia Effendi, under the supervision of Rifaat Al-Tahtawi. Egypt Shore Excursions often highlight this historical journey and the importance of the museum in preserving Egypt's ancient legacy.
After the death of Muhammad Ali, the theft of antiquities returned again, and his successors followed the approach of gifting, causing the museum's holdings to dwindle. However, in 1858, “Mariette” was appointed as the first commissioner for the occupation of antiquities. He found that there must be an administration and a museum of antiquities, and chose the Bulaq area to establish a museum of Egyptian antiquities and transferred the antiquities he found during his excavations, such as the ruins of Eh Hattab's tomb. Egypt Travel Packages offer an in-depth experience of the historical development of Egypt's museums, including Bulaq.
In 1863 AD, Khedive Ismail approved the project to establish a museum of Egyptian antiquities, but the project was not implemented. In 1878 AD, a strong rise in the Nile flood occurred, which caused the flooding of the Bulaq Museum and the loss of some of its contents. The museum reopened in 1881 AD, and Mariette was succeeded by “Maspero” as director of antiquities and the museum. Egypt Shore Excursions can take you through this pivotal moment in the museum's history, allowing you to explore how the collections have evolved over the centuries.
In 1890 AD, when the collections of the Bulaq Museum increased, they were transferred to the Giza Saray. Later, the Giza Museum reorganized these collections. In the period from 1897 to 1899 AD, Laurier came as Morgan's successor, but Maspero returned in 1902, moving the antiquities to the current building of the museum in Tahrir Square. Today, Egypt Day Tours offer a fascinating look at the artifacts housed in this building, showcasing the wealth of Egypt's cultural heritage.
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