Sharm El Sheikh Museum was opened in October 2020 to be the first museum opened in Sinai Peninsula. The idea of establishing this museum was proposed in 2006, and in 2017 the construction was completed.
Sharm El Sheikh City:
Sharm El Sheikh is a tourist city located on the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea coast. It takes 480 km, as it is considered the largest city in the South Sinai Governorate.
Sharm El Sheikh is considered one of the most important tourist cities in the world. Also, it is known as the city of peace.
In Sharm El Sheikh City, tourists will be able to practice diving to see coral reefs, snorkeling, visit Ras Mohammed Reserve to enjoy its beautiful landscapes, and enjoy the sunshine on its famous beaches.
Because of the location of Sharm El Sheikh on the Sinai Peninsula, safari trips can be undertaken in the Sinai desert and visited Saint Catherine’s Monastery and Mount Moses, and mountain climbing there.
There are more than 200 hotels and tourist resorts in Sharm El Sheikh. As well, there are restaurants, cafes, commercial markets, and entertainment cities.
Sharm El Sheikh Museum:
This museum reflects the different aspects of cultural and human civilization during the ancient Egyptian, the Greco-Roman civilization, and the family of Muhammad Ali Pasha. The display in the museum is divided into:
The great hall presents the history of man, wildlife in Egypt, and the achievements of the ancient Egyptians in science, mathematics, handicrafts, and family life. It displays statues of Egyptian gods such as Thoth, Sobek, Hathor, Horus, and mummies.
In the Hall of Civilization, there is the funeral collection of Isetemheb, the wife of the high priest of Amun. She was the priestess of Isis, Min, and Horus in Akhmim. Also, there are internal and external coffins, canobi utensils, cosmetics, and perfumes.
There is a hall that displays the ships and boats that the ancient Egyptians used in fishing and trade. As well, you will find the cultural heritage hall of Sinai and the Bedouins.
This museum complex contains a theater, traditional craft shops, and restaurant.
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