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29°31′07″N 30°53′55″E / 29.518598°N 30.898527°E / 29.518598; 30.898527
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Map sheet showing Faiyum Oasis site
A scenic view of Faiyum Oasis archaeology region

Karanis Site Museum, also known as Kom Aushim Museum, ( Arabic: متحف كوم أوشيم) is an archaeological museum located in Fayoum, Faiyum Governorate, Lower Egypt.

The museum displays ancient Egyptian relics from Crocodilopolis and the Faiyum Oasis archaeological region. It covers the history of the Faiyum Governorate, customs and traditions and religious beliefs. The museum has two floors which contain 313 artefacts which date back to pre-history. [1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Kom Aushim Museum in Fayoum restored, reopened in 2017". 22 June 2021.

29°31′07″N 30°53′55″E / 29.518598°N 30.898527°E / 29.518598; 30.898527