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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities vs Mosque of Ibn Tulun

Egyptian Antiquities Museum and Mosque of Ibn Tulun are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Mosque of Ibn Tulun ranks significantly higher than Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Mosque of Ibn Tulun comes in at 90 with recommendations from 4 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
8 / 10
Midan El Tahrir, Cairo 11557, Egypt
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Fodor's 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." Full review
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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 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 Afar Magazine
"You could spend a lifetime examining the more than 120,000 items in the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, in Cairo." Full review
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
9 / 10
al-Basatin, off al-Saliba Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This huge congregational mosque was built in 879 by Ahmad Ibn Tulun with the intention of accommodating his entire army during Friday prayers." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The oldest mosque in Cairo to have retained its original appearance (9C)." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This huge and magnificent mosque and enclosure is almost all that remains of a 9th-century city built here by an enterprising upstart named Ahmad Ibn Tulun" Full review