Egyptian Geological Museum

　　Egypt was a pioneer in the mining, processing, and use of iron and stone, and was among the first countries in the world to discover gold and copper in the Sinai and desert regions. To understand Egypt’s geological conditions, a visit to the Egyptian Geological Museum is essential.

　　The Egyptian Geological Museum is located in Cairo, Egypt. Established in 1904 as part of the Egyptian Geological Survey, it is the oldest geological museum in the Middle East and also the oldest in Africa. As the name suggests, the Egyptian Geological Museum narrates Egypt’s geological history, showcasing geologically related items excavated from various periods, such as Martian meteorites, lapis lazuli, quartz glass, shark fossils, rhyolite, quartz, amber, vertebrates discovered in the Faiyum Oasis, and a series of fossils found in the desert in 1898, among others. The museum is open to the public daily from 8:30 to 17:00, including weekends and holidays. Visitors interested in geology are welcome to come and explore.

　　Egyptian Geological Museum Reason to visit: The oldest geological museum in Africa Continent: Africa Country/Region: Egypt Province/State: Cairo Governorate City: Cairo