Coptic Museum, History museum in Egypt
The Coptic Museum houses the largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts in the world.
Founded in 1908, the museum aims to preserve Coptic heritage and artworks.
It showcases Coptic culture through a wide range of objects including textiles, icons, and manuscripts.
The museum is located in Cairo Governorate, within the confines of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Its exhibits present a rich tapestry of Egyptian history from the Greco-Roman period to the Islamic era.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1908
Founder: Marcus Simaika
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 3 Mar Gerges St., Misr El Kadima, Cairo 11632
Phone: +20227412016
Website: coptic-cairo.com
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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