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Graeco-Roman Museum, Alexandria

The Graeco-Roman Museum has a vast collection of 40,000 objects, mostly dating from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD, that show the influence of Graeco-Roman culture on Egyptian society after Alexander the Great's conquest. The beautiful neo-Classical building is currently closed for renovation..

The Graeco-Roman Museum has a vast collection of 40,000 objects, mostly dating from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD, that show the influence of Graeco-Roman culture on Egyptian society after Alexander the Great's conquest. The beautiful neo-Classical building is currently closed for renovation.


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About Graeco-Roman Museum

 Al Mesallah Sharq, Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

 +20 3-4865820 or +20 3-4876434

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