The Coptic Museum

The Coptic Museum museum includes some rare pieces of art that date from 300 to 1000 AD and are considered as the best collection of Coptic art all over the world. The museum was established by Marcus Simaika in the early part of the 10th century, thus it is regarded as the oldest museum in Cairo. The main door of the Museum has a graceful limestone façade that resembles the one of the Mosque of El Aqmar . This is an evocation of the creative relationship between the Copts and their Muslim rulers during the Fatimid period. Upon entering, turn right and continue past the limestone sculptures into a small garden courtyard. Climb the stairs at the eastern end for access to the old wing of the museum and its wonderful collection of wood furnishings: ceiling panels, Mashrabiya screens, pie...Read More