Sharm El-Sheikh Museum
Egypt
The museum’s display scenario broadly reflects the different aspects of human civilization and culture in general, while shedding light specifically on ancient Egyptian civilization. This is done through a selection of historical objects that were carefully chosen from museum storage rooms.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Sharm El-Sheikh Museum, a beacon of cultural preservation in the heart of South Sinai. While many visitors come to this region for its world-class coral reefs and sun-drenched beaches, this museum offers a profound…
Listen in the app2The Grand Lobby and the King's Presence
Your journey begins in the Grand Lobby, an expansive space designed to welcome you with the majesty of Pharaonic power. Dominating this area are several colossal statues, carefully selected to represent the different eras of…
Listen in the app3Wildlife and Divinity — The Animal Kingdom
We enter one of the museum's most engaging thematic galleries: 'The Relationship Between Man and Nature.' For the ancient Egyptians, the natural world was not separate from the divine; animals were seen as manifestations of…
Listen in the app4Daily Life in the Pharaonic World
Step into the world of the ordinary ancient Egyptian. This gallery focuses on 'Daily Life,' moving away from the grand monuments of kings to the intimate objects of the home. …
Listen in the app5Sinai — The Sacred Crossroads
As a museum located in Sharm El-Sheikh, it is only fitting that a significant section is dedicated to the Sinai Peninsula itself. Sinai has always been a strategic and sacred crossroads, a land bridge between continents and a…
Listen in the app6The Greco-Roman and Byzantine Legacy
Egypt’s story did not end with the last pharaoh, and this gallery explores the vibrant Hellenistic and Roman periods. When Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BC, he ushered in an era of intense cultural blending. …
Listen in the app7The Afterlife — Journey into the Beyond
We conclude our interior tour in the gallery dedicated to the 'Journey into the Afterlife.' This was the central preoccupation of ancient Egyptian culture, and the artifacts here are among the most spectacular in the museum. You…
Listen in the app8Closing
As you exit the Sharm El-Sheikh Museum and step back into the bright Sinai sunshine, take a moment to reflect on the vast span of history you have just traversed. This museum is a remarkable achievement, providing a sophisticated…
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What is Sharm El-Sheikh Museum?
Sharm El-Sheikh Museum is a place in Egypt with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.9323, 34.3457 |
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