The Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo is a unique reservoir of valuable Islamic art and artifacts. This museum houses a vast supplement of almost 10200 artifacts that the visitors virtually cannot explore in one single day. Museum Of Islamic Art in Cairo is considered to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.
The museum displays art works pertaining to the different periods of Egyptian history, including the Fatimid, Turkish and Persian periods. From the Fatimid period, there is a fine collection of wooden panels, which are the remnants from the Al Kahira Palace. The craftsmanship of the Mihrabs of the tombs of Sayeda Ruqayya and Sayeda Nafeesa are worth admiring.
The beautifully carved wooden tabut or casket and the
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inlaid brass candlesticks are evidences from the Ayyoubid period, which belonged to Al Hussein. The enameled mosque lamps and the inlay designs on metal, wood and marble on pieces of furniture are from the Mamluk period. The boxes of the Quran that were Sultan Shaaban's possessions are priceless possessions, showcased in the archives of Museum of Islamic Art.
The colorful Iranian and Turkish carpets and rugs at the Museum of Islamic Art of Cairo are true examples of the unique Egyptian artwork. The courtyard of the museum is ornamented by a lovely nineteenth century fountain brought from Monasterli Palace on Rhoda Island. The museum is open on all the week days from 9 am to 4 pm. except for Fridays. The Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo has established a significant position in the world of Islamic culture.
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