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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities vs Khan Al-Khalili
Egyptian Antiquities Museum and Khan Al-Khalili are both praised by travel writers. Overall, Khan Al-Khalili scores significantly better than Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Khan Al-Khalili comes in at 93 with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Fodor's
Concierge
Afar Magazine
Midan El Tahrir, Cairo 11557, Egypt
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Fodor's
"On the north end of Maydan Tahrir, this huge neoclassical building is home to the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts."
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If you are discouraged by the Mummy Room's steep entrance fee, don't miss the assortment of mummified animals and birds
Concierge
"Filled with the golden treasures of pharaohs, and archaeological finds... crowds tend to beeline for the golden, lapis-encrusted mask of Tutankhamen."
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Don't miss the Palette of Narmer, a ceremonial tablet
Afar Magazine
"You could spend a lifetime examining the more than 120,000 items in the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, in Cairo."
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Khan Al-Khalili
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
al-Azhar Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"The Khan has been a marketplace since the end of the 14th century; commercial activity is its lifeblood."
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Frommer's
"Bustling doesn't begin to describe this souk, located in a dense network of twisting alleys."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Take the time to stroll about Egypt's biggest souk, which spreads out at the heart of Islamic Cairo, between Muizz li-Din Allah Street and Sayyidna al-Hussein Mosque."
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Afar Magazine
"A beautiful teahouse at Khan El Khalili, the impressive souk in Cairo which dates to the 1300's. Could have spent a week in the bazaar!"
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