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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities vs Pyramids of Giza
Both Egyptian Antiquities Museum and Pyramids of Giza are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Egyptian Antiquities Museum is preferred by most writers compared to Pyramids of Giza. Egyptian Antiquities Museum comes in at 85 with endorsements from 4 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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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Pyramids of Giza
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Independent
Al Haram Str., Giza, Egypt
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Fodor's
"Three 4th-Dynasty pyramids dominate the skyline of the desert plateau to the southwest of Cairo."
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The pyramid interiors are open on a rotating basis, and ticket numbers are limited to 150 per morning and another 150 per afternoon.
Afar Magazine
"You may have studied them in school and seen a million pictures, but that has probably done little to prepare you for actually seeing the Pyramids of Giza in real life."
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If you can time your visit to coincide with Ramadan, even better for avoiding crowds, as people will be laying low and fasting for the holiday.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Surrounded by a high concrete wall to increase visitors' safety, this desert plateau is home to the royal necropolises of three pharaohs from the Fourth Dynasty."
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Independent
"In the Giza Necropolis, there are three main pyramids, as well as several smaller ones, multiple burial sites and the Sphynx. Don’t miss the 20-minute trail that leads to a panoramic lookout"
Cairo city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Egypt’s capital
September 28, 2023
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Avoid accepting camel or horse rides, as the animals might not be well-cared for.
