What is special about the Museum of Islamic Art?

Traditional Islamic styles (domes, geometric patterns, arches, water features) blend with modern architecture to produce this distinctive museum in Qatar. The Museum of Islamic Art displays 14 centuries of Islamic art and artifacts from around the world.

Is the Egyptian Museum worth visiting?

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo contains the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities – including many must-see artifacts such as Tutankhamun's golden mask. This famous museum in Tahrir Square is simply huge. It holds some 120,000 items across two floors that are packed with artifacts.

Why is Islamic art so important?

The art of the Islamic world reflects its cultural values and reveals the way Muslims view the spiritual world and the universe. For a Muslim, reality begins with and revolves around Allah. Allah is at the heart of worship and aspirations for Muslims, and is the focus of their lives.

What is the most interesting or surprising thing you learned about Islamic art?

Another unique aspect of Islamic art is its use of calligraphy. In Islamic cultures, calligraphy is considered a form of artistic expression, and many Islamic artworks feature beautiful and elaborate writing in Arabic scripts.

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Visit the Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo and uncover 100,000 treasures. Book your cultural tour to explore ancient artifacts and rare Islamic art.