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Mar Guirguis Street
Cairo Egypt
+20 2 362 8766 / + 20 2 363 9742
Open Hours9a-5p M-Su
http://www.copticmuseum.gov.eg/
OverviewEstablished in 1908 to preserve Coptic Christian artifacts from destruction, this renovated old building houses the world's largest collection of Coptic art. Its two wings contain... more
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An unexpected bonanza!
by fifthcenturynovels
Since I was researching the early Coptic Church for an historical novel, I was delighted to see this collection of Coptic work in all...more
nothing spectacular
by A Yahoo! Contributor
The churches and cemetaries in Coptic Cairo are worth seeing but the museum did not have much on display that seemed interesting. The...more
Above the usual standard
by A Yahoo! Contributor
The newly refurbished Coptic museum is a wonder which must be seen to get a full view of Egyptian history. The building itself is...more
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