The collection includes the mummy of Seqenenre Tao, who shows visible trauma consistent with a violent death on the battlefield.
The hall displays the mummy of Queen Hatshepsut, identified through a molar found in a separate canopic box.
Each royal mummy is displayed alongside their original funerary equipment whenever possible.
The museum's climate control system is monitored constantly to ensure the preservation of the linen wrappings and skin tissue.
The relocation of these mummies in 2021 involved specially designed shock-absorbing vehicles to protect the fragile remains during transit.
The Royal Mummies Hall is the centerpiece of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, housing the remains of 22 pharaohs and queens. The collection was moved here during the 2021 Pharaohs' Golden Parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. Each mummy is presented in a temperature- and humidity-controlled nitrogen capsule to prevent degradation. The exhibition design mimics the atmosphere of the Valley of the Kings to provide historical context. Visitors walk through a darkened corridor that leads to the main rotunda where the royal remains are displayed. The hall features the mummies of significant rulers including Ramses II, Seti I, and Hatshepsut. Artifacts such as personal belongings, including canopic jars and coffins, accompany the royal remains. The hall utilizes specialized lighting to preserve organic tissue while maintaining visibility for observers.
The dramatic, modern architectural entrance to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
The hall maintains a very cool temperature to preserve the mummies; bring a light jacket.
Photography is strictly prohibited inside the Royal Mummies Hall, though it is allowed in other sections of the museum.
Focus on reading the biographies provided at each station, as they detail the specific medical findings related to each ruler.
Do not attempt to take flash photography as it is strictly monitored and disruptive.
Maintain a quiet, respectful tone as this is a funerary site; photography is forbidden within the hall.
