We enjoyed the new and modern 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗴𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.  It was informative and inspiring, arranged like a walk-through of Egypt’s earliest times of human civilization.  It was a wonderful architectural space and included a “Royal Hall of  Mummies,” mummies of 18 kings and 4 queens. 

Mummies included King Ramses II. He was the most famous pharaoh of the New Kingdom. Queen Hatshepsut also came to rule when women did not become pharaohs.  Each mummy lays inside a clear climate-controlled box. This protects them against external conditions. We could still get up close and personal to examine their hair, teeth, and skin!   No pictures allowed, though!!!