Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is located in the heart of historic Cairo, in the Al-Fustat district—the site where the first Arab capital of Egypt was founded in 641 AD. This is symbolic: a museum narrating the history of civilization in the Nile Valley stands on land preserving layers from different eras. It is situated near ancient Coptic churches and the famous Babylon Fortress, in close proximity to Ain Al-Sira Lake.