Mit Rahina Museum
About This Museum
Forget everything you think you know about museums. This isn't a stuffy building; it's an open-air site built right on the ancient capital of Memphis itself, so you're literally walking through history. Dusty paths lead you between towering palm trees and scattered ruins, where some of Egypt's most colossal statues simply stand under the sun as they have for millennia. The star of the show is a truly breathtaking, giant limestone statue of Ramesses II lying on his back, so close you can see the intricate carvings on his belt. It feels less like a curated exhibit and more like a thrilling archaeological discovery you just stumbled upon.
Collection Highlights
You'll find the fallen colossus of Ramesses II, an alabaster sphinx that gleams in the sunlight, and various massive stone fragments—a god's carved foot, a royal headdress—all just sitting peacefully in the garden.
Visitor Information
It's a compact site, so you can see everything in under an hour—perfect for a stop after the pyramids. Go in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat, as shade is scarce.
Architecture & Building
The museum is primarily an open-air courtyard with a few modern, simple structures for ticket sales and sheltering smaller artifacts, putting all the focus on the artifacts set against the natural backdrop.
Contact & Location
Address: متحف ممفيس, طريق مدينه البدرشين, قريه سقاره, ميت رهينة, الجيزة, 12921, مصر
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