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Alexandria National Museum.

The Alexandria National Museum, set in a beautifully restored early 20th-century Italianate palace, offers an engaging exploration of Egypt's diverse history through approximately 1,800 rare artifacts. Spanning three floors, the museum presents a chronological journey featuring items from the Pharaonic, Ptolemaic, Coptic, Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic periods. Highlighted artifacts include Pharaonic statues, the head of Alexander the Great, and treasures from ancient sunken cities. Structured exhibits facilitate navigation, while interactive elements and bilingual descriptions enhance visitor engagement for all ages. Nestled in the historic Ash Shatibi district near Al Shalalat Park, the museum's architectural elegance and rich collections make it an essential stop for any history enthusiast or casual visitor.

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Alexandria
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131 El-Shaheed Galal El-Desouky, باب شرقي ووابور المياه، قسم باب شرقي، محافظة الإسكندرية 5423004, Egypt
Phone
03 4835519
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