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Ancient Egyptian history covers a continuous period of over
three thousand years, and the country's historic sites are among the world's
greatest tourist attractions.
The splendours of the ancient Egyptian civilization have been a source of
inspiration down through the ages. Since the Greek historian Herodotus first
wrote about his travels through Egypt in the fifth century B.C., people have
speculated about how the Egyptians built their massive monuments, and marvelled
at the beauty of their art and architecture.
The idea for this museum came about because of the feeling that Hurghada, along
with all its other attractions, needs to display the heritage of ancient Egypt.
In display there are 140 pieces representing masterpieces of ancient Egyptian
art.
The Egyptians did not create art for art's sake. From the greatest temples and
pyramids to the smallest piece of jewelry, what we now view as art was, to the
Egyptian, first of all functional and only secondarily beautiful.
The presented masterpieces offer the museum's visitor a glimpse into the genius
of ancient Egyptian civilization, and perhaps inspire them to visit other
museums and ancient archaeological sites.
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Museum of Ancient Egyptian Heritage,
Safaga Road, Hurghada, Egypt |
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+20-65-3464601 to 9 |
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+20-65-3464605 |
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1001@pickalbatros.com |
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