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Pharaonic Village

Pharaonic Village
القرية الفرعونية
Pharaonic Village
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Established1984
LocationGiza, Egypt
Coordinates29°59′50″N 31°12′55″E / 29.99722°N 31.21528°E / 29.99722; 31.21528
FounderHassan Ragab
WebsitePharaonic Village

The Pharaonic Village is a living museum located near Cairo, Egypt that exhibits ancient Egyptian life.[1][2]

History

The museum was founded by Hassan Ragab who envisioned a living museum where people would wear costumes and reenact ancient Egyptian life.[3][4] In 1974, Ragab chose Jacob's Island as the location[5] He planted 5,000 trees which included included willow, sycamore, and date palms around the village to block out view of modern Cairo.[5]

The nobleman's house and garden were built, along with a market, a large field for farming and harvesting, a boat-making area, roads, and farms.[6] At the center, a massive white-stone temple was erected, later becoming the village's emblem.[6] In 1984, Ragab officially opened the Pharaonic Village after a decade of work, at a cost exceeding six million Egyptian pounds.[4][5]

In 1989, Abdel Salam Ragab joined his father in managing the village.[6] He emphasized that the village was still evolving.[6] Years after its opening, a replica of King Tutankhamun's tomb was unveiled.[6]

Additionally, there are 12 museums covering different periods of Egypt's history.[7]

Description

The Pharaonic Village aims to bring ancient Egyptian history to life.[1] Upon entering, visitors encounter actors in Pharaonic costumes reenacting daily activities such as making papyrus, fishing, painting, sculpting, farming, and mummification.[1]

There is a floating reception hall and a small cafeteria and a shop selling Pharaonic-style artifacts.[8] The upper floor features the Cleopatra Museum, where a guide explains Cleopatra's reign, her relationship with Julius Caesar, and the conflicts of that era.[8]

After the Cleopatra Museum, the main tour with a boat ride that travels through the village's waterways.[8] Along the way, visitors learn about ancient Egyptian gods, see a reenactment of the story of Moses, and gain insights into papyrus-making, mummification techniques, pottery, glassmaking, weapons crafting, and traditional agriculture, irrigation, and fishing methods.[8] Hieroglyphic writing and ancient art are also demonstrated through live performances.[9]

Museums in the Pharaonic Village

There is a collection of specialized museums, which cover various historical periods of Egypt.[8] These include:

  • The Ptolemaic Museum
  • The Heritage Museum
  • The Tomb of Tutankhamun
  • The Beliefs Museum
  • The Boats Museum
  • The Islamic Museum
  • The Museum of President Mohamed Naguib (Egypt's first president)
  • The Museums of Presidents Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar Sadat
  • The Pyramids Museum
  • The Coptic Museum
  • The Mummification Museum
  • The Modern Egypt Museum
  • The Napoleon Museum
  • The Cleopatra Museum

Gamal Abdel Nasser Museum

The Gamal Abdel Nasser Museum highlights the life of the late Egyptian president from birth to his passing in the early 1970s.[10] Located along the Nile within the Pharaonic Village, the museum houses over 170 rare photographs of Nasser at various stages of his life.[11] It also displays a large collection of his personal belongings, including bust statues, commemorative coins, postage stamps, magazine covers featuring Nasser, and letters he wrote in 1941 and 1942.[11] Additionally, the museum features the official decree for the nationalization of the Suez Canal (July 26, 1956), his resignation speech (June 9, 1956), and the medical report on his death.[11]

Anwar Sadat Museum

The Anwar Sadat Museum showcases an extensive collection of the former president's personal belongings, photos, and memorabilia.[12][13] Some items were donated by his wife, Jehan Sadat, including his naval uniform worn at the Suez Canal inauguration, his famous walking cane, personal grooming items, and perfume.[14] Rare photographs capture moments from his personal life, such as family pictures and images of him praying and reflecting.[14] A model inside the museum illustrates the difficulties faced by the Egyptian army during the October War, including the Bar Lev Line and the sand barrier.[14] The museum also displays pictures of Sadat with global leaders during the signing of the historic Camp David Accords.[14]

Mummification Museum

This museum displays models demonstrating the ancient process of mummification, as well as the deities associated with the practice.[14] The Pyramids Museum, on the other hand, explores pyramid construction techniques and the tools used to build them.[14]

Replica of Tutankhamun’s Tomb

The village features a full-scale replica of Tutankhamun's tomb, built to the exact dimensions and layout of the original in the Valley of the Kings.[14][15] It contains detailed replicas of all the artifacts found in the tomb, arranged in the same manner as they were discovered.[14][15]

Village souvenirs

There is a market and bazaar, where visitors can purchase a wide range of Pharaonic-inspired products, such as glassware, perfumes, copper and leather goods, sand art, henna designs, and traditional crafts.[14] The studio offers themed photography sessions, though taking pictures inside the bazaar and studio is restricted.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b c Ltd, Y.G. The city trip guide for Cairo (Egypt). YouGuide Ltd. p. 39. ISBN 978-1-83706-128-0. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  2. ^ Humphreys, Andrew (2009). Egypt. National Geographic Books. ISBN 978-1-4262-0521-7.
  3. ^ Marra, Ezio (2011-05-25). The Plastic Venuses: Archaeological Tourism in Post-Modern Society. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4438-3028-7.
  4. ^ a b Meskell, Lynn; Pels, Peter (2020-05-27). Embedding Ethics. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-18978-0.
  5. ^ a b c "القرية الفرعونية بمصر تحتفل بمرور 35 سنة على إنشائها بعروض فلكلورية". aawsat.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Ideal Tours Egypt | Travel agency - Pharaonic Village". idealtours-eg.com. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  7. ^ "Pharaonic Village in Giza: Your Best Gateway to Egyptian History - Egypta Tours". egyptatours.com. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  8. ^ a b c d e "Guide to Pharaonic Village in Giza | WINGIE | WINGIE". sa.wingie.com. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  9. ^ Khatch, Nicholas (2023-07-28). Top 50 Best Things to do in Cairo, Egypt: The Most In-Depth Travel Guide to Cairo, Egypt. Nicholas Khatchadourian.
  10. ^ Ramadan, Nada. "Nasser museum to open after years in the pipeline". The New Arab. Archived from the original on 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  11. ^ a b c "Gamal Abdel Nasser Museum". 2023-11-05. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
  12. ^ "Sadat". The Pharaonic Village. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  13. ^ "The Pharaonic Village". Egypt Tours Portal. 2021-05-04. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "من المعالم السياحية فى القاهرة "القرية الفرعونية" - مجلة السياحة العربية" (in Arabic). 2016-08-18. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  15. ^ a b "Tomb of Tutankhamun". The Pharaonic Village. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
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