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Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025
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Egyptian Museum: A Treasured Repository of Ancient Egypt

Founded in 1824, the Egyptian Museum in Turin is esteemed for being the second most important collection of Egyptian artifacts globally.

With roots in King Carlo Felice's initiative, the museum features items excavated between 1900 and 1935. It showcases numerous unique pieces, including a statue of Ramses II and extensive papyrus collections within the austere Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze.

Must-See Wonders

🗿 Statue of Ramses II
📜 Extensive Papyrus Collection
💀 Mummies from Royal Tombs

It is a paid entry museum, welcoming tourists, families, and historians alike. Enjoy a well-curated experience of ancient culture.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Egyptian Museum

Second Largest Collection

Only the Cairo Museum has a more extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts.

Home of Champollion

Jean-François Champollion, the decipherer of hieroglyphs, studied here and remarked on its importance.

Architectural Heritage

Housed in the Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze, a significant architectural site in Turin.

Notable Excavations

Significant collections include finds from excavations in Egypt between 1900-1935.

Location

Via Accademia delle Scienze 6

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