Founded in 1824, the Egyptian Museum in Turin is the second in the world in order of importance after that of Cairo. It contains material invaluable to Egyptological research and knowledge of antiquity, in such numbers that they provide a comprehensive framework of the civilization of ancient Egypt.
Twelve rooms on three floors are home to more than 30,000 objects, heritage that has grown over time in terms of quantity and importance.
Among the gems contained in the museum include the famous black granite statue of Ramses II, the museum has its symbol, the tomb of the architect Kha and his wife Mirit, accompanied by objects splendidly preserved, a priceless collection of papyrus and countless objects that document the religious cults and scientific research, the activity of the scribes, hunting, fishing and agriculture.
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