Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology

　　The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology was founded in 1892 as part of the Museum of the University College London. Its collection comprises over 80,000 artifacts and holds a leading position globally among collections of Egyptian and Sudanese archaeological material. In terms of both quantity and quality, its holdings rank only behind those of the Cairo Museum, the British Museum, and the Egyptian Museum in Berlin.

　　Originally, the museum was intended merely as a teaching resource for the Department of Egyptology and Ancient History at University College London. Unexpectedly, it has since grown into such a large-scale institution that attracts many visitors every year.

　　Many items in the collection hold “first” titles, including a piece of early linen from Egypt dating back to around 5000 BC, two stone lions from 3000 BC, fragments of a calendar from 2900 BC, the earliest known metal objects in Egypt — finished iron beads, the earliest glassware, Egyptian “sealed cylinders” from 3500 BC, the oldest will written on papyrus, the oldest gynecological papyrus, the only ancient Egyptian veterinary papyrus, and the largest surviving shrine architectural drawing from around 1300 BC. In addition, the collection also includes artifacts from the Coptic and Islamic periods, as well as ancient clothing and handicrafts.

　　Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology Must-visit reason: The most comprehensive Egyptian archaeology museum in London Continent: Europe【Europe】 Country/Region: Britain[Britain] Province/State: Greater London [Greater London] City: London [London]