Egyptian Museum of Berlin

　　The museum originated from the royal art collections of the Prussian kings in the 18th century. At the strong recommendation of the renowned German natural scientist, geographer, and one of the founders of modern climatology, plant geography, and geophysics — Alexander von Humboldt — a collection of Egyptian antiquities was established. The first pieces were brought to Berlin in 1828 by Frederick William III. After World War II, the museum was heavily damaged, and its collections were dispersed between East and West Berlin. They were only reunified after German reunification.

　　The Egyptian Museum of Berlin's collection spans artifacts from 4000 BC to the Roman period, most of which date back to around 1340 BC during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten of the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Among its most famous pieces is the exceptionally well-preserved bust of Nefertiti. In addition, the museum houses many other rare and precious Egyptian artifacts that are worth close examination.

　　Egyptian Museum of Berlin Must-visit reason: One of the world’s most important museums of ancient Egyptian artifacts Continent: Europe Country/Region: Germany Province/State: Berlin City: Berlin