It is hard to find this rare combination of ancient history and religious domination whether its Christian or Islamic in one country. the Coptic museum was built mainly to collect the artifacts and stones from all the Monasteries of Egypt in one place.
Coptic Museum
the museum houses 16000 items involve stone works, woodworks, and metal works distributed on 12 sections by its chronological order. the museum contains the largest collection of Coptic objects in the world and all of them refers to the unusual mixture of Greek, Romanian and Egyptian art. make sure to check Coptic museum when you travel to Egypt and have a quick tour of the hanging church of the virgin marry around the museum. we have many Egypt tours include Coptic museum at Egypt budget tours and Nile river cruise categories.
The Relation Between The Coptic And Pharaoh’s Culture
A unique link exists between the pharaoh’s culture and the Coptic era in Egypt. Some say that the ankh, a hieroglyphic symbol resembling the Christian cross, was significant for the Egyptians. The ankh represented life and immortality, and Egyptians often depicted their kings carrying it. The Coptic Church later adopted the ankh as a Christian symbol due to its moral significance.
The Coptic Church flourished in Egypt from the fourth to the seventh century, spanning the rise of Islam. During this period, it left behind valuable artifacts and artworks, which are now housed in the Coptic Museum.
The History Of The Coptic Museum
It is said that the museum was originally established during the Persian era. Later, Roman emperors made some additions and adjustments. However, the official founding of the museum occurred in 1910, thanks to Marcus Simaika Basha. He aimed to address the gap in neglected Coptic history. Initially located behind the famous Roman fortress Babylon in Cairo, the museum moved in 1931. It was transferred to the Egyptian government and is now managed by the Department of Antiquities within the Egyptian Ministry of Culture.
