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The Imhotep Museum in Saqqara has officially reopened following the completion of a comprehensive development project, restoring its status as one of Egypt's most significant site museums.
Originally opened in 2006 within the Saqqara archaeological site, the museum honors the architect Imhotep. He was the mastermind behind King Djoser's Step Pyramid and the first to use stone on a large scale to build an integrated hierarchical group.
The project involved a complete modernization of the museum's display systems and a total rehabilitation of the general site. Key upgrades include: optimized pathways designed for the elderly and people with disabilities, the addition of a cafeteria and bazaars, and a new hall featuring films that highlight the exceptional historical significance of the Saqqara region.
The museum spans an area of 3 acres, and features 6 exhibition halls housing over 280 rare artifacts. These pieces exemplify the genius of Egyptian civilization and narrate the history of Saqqara through the ages.
A standout feature of the museum is a specialized hall designed in the form of a complete tomb, displaying a mummy, a wooden sarcophagus, and a collection of funerary furniture.
The Imhotep Museum in Saqqara has officially reopened following the completion of a comprehensive development project, restoring its status as one of Egypt's most significant site museums.
Originally opened in 2006 within the Saqqara archaeological site, the museum honors the architect Imhotep. He was the mastermind behind King Djoser's Step Pyramid and the first to use stone on a large scale to build an integrated hierarchical group.
The project involved a complete modernization of the museum's display systems and a total rehabilitation of the general site. Key upgrades include: optimized pathways designed for the elderly and people with disabilities, the addition of a cafeteria and bazaars, and a new hall featuring films that highlight the exceptional historical significance of the Saqqara region.
The museum spans an area of 3 acres, and features 6 exhibition halls housing over 280 rare artifacts. These pieces exemplify the genius of Egyptian civilization and narrate the history of Saqqara through the ages.
A standout feature of the museum is a specialized hall designed in the form of a complete tomb, displaying a mummy, a wooden sarcophagus, and a collection of funerary furniture.
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020