Guide to the Cairo Museum (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- Guide to the Cairo Museum (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- J. E.
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0282295283
- ISBN 13
- 9780282295288
- Item weight
- 739 grams
Explore an early 20th‑century guide to a landmark museum, with a practical, visitor‑friendly focus.
This edition outlines how the Cairo Museum organized its ground floor and its evolving classification system, helping readers understand what is on display and why it matters.
The book explains the layout and interpretation in clear terms, describing the chronological arrangement of heavy monuments, stelae, statues, and architectural fragments. It also notes the process of moving and reclassifying items during the museum’s early years, offering practical context for visitors and students studying ancient Egypt.- How the ground floor groups objects by period—from Memphite to Saitic and beyond—so you can trace Egyptian history through artifacts.
- Details on dress and toilet items, pottery, metal ware, musical instruments, toys, and the special “Old Fauna and Flora” room with curated plant and animal specimens.
- Insights into notable objects such as mirrors, fans, combs, and offerings tables, plus how labels and descriptions help interpret them.
- Practical museum notes, including open hours, photography allowances, and guidance for studying monuments up close.
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