Museum · Egypt
Mummification Museum
A focused Luxor museum explaining the practices and beliefs associated with mummification.
Where it is
25.7023, 32.6398
Why go
Displays bring together tools and objects used in preserving bodies, with interpretation of their religious purpose. Animal as well as human mummification forms part of the subject. It complements the tombs and temples around Luxor by explaining practices that are harder to understand from architecture alone.
Near Mummification Museum
Archaeological site
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple is an ancient sanctuary in the modern city of Luxor.
0 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Archaeological site
Karnak Temple Complex
Karnak is a temple complex on Luxor’s east bank, centered on the sanctuary of Amun.
3 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Archaeological site
Ramesseum
The Ramesseum is the mortuary temple complex of Ramesses II on Luxor’s west bank.
4 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ
Archaeological site
Medinet Habu
Ramesses III’s mortuary temple at Medinet Habu preserves a fortified gateway, courtyards and decorated temple architecture.
4 km · straight-line distance; driving distance and time differ