open air museum / lapidarium / sub attractionIslamic (Ayyubid, Mamluk, Ottoman)
Archaeological Garden Museum
Cairo Citadel interior
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Walk through an open-air archaeological garden inside Cairo Citadel displaying architectural fragments, inscriptions and historic objects spanning the Ayyubid, Mamluk and Ottoman periods.
Historical Overview
A 9,000 m² open-air museum inside the Citadel displaying columns, capitals, tombstones, historic doors, and architectural decorations.
Why Visit?
An open-air lapidarium displaying architectural fragments spanning centuries.
What to See
- columns and capitals
- large jars
- architectural decoration
- tombstones with Kufic and Naskh inscriptions
- historic doors
- commemorative plaques
Getting There
Archaeological Garden Museum
Media Gallery
Photo of Archaeological Garden Museum
Opening Hours
Check specific site for hours.
Ticket Prices
Current official price is not published.
Plan Your Visit
- Duration: 20 - 40 mins