Discover the selected artifacts for the month of May in archaeological museums across the country

In May, the public voted via the official Facebook pages of the museums to choose the featured artifacts for the month. This monthly tradition is maintained by the archaeological museums of the Arab Republic of Egypt to showcase the masterpieces of Egyptian cultural heritage. If you are interested in this civilization, you can choose one of our classic tours from Egypt Classic Tours to enjoy seeing and experiencing some of the greatest artifacts. We offer you a 9-day Cairo and Siwa desert safari to enjoy ample time in Cairo and its surrounding areas.

The selected pieces were chosen to coincide with holidays this month, such as Labor Day and International Family Day. If you'd like to learn more about Egypt and its festivals, you can select the article that best suits your needs from the Egypt Travel Guide to find accurate information.

Labor Day is an international occasion celebrated annually on May 1st. Several museums have selected a unique collection of artifacts that honor the efforts of workers and their vital role in building societies and driving economic and social development. These displays also highlight the importance of improving working conditions, guaranteeing rights, and promoting the principles of justice and equality. You can also explore Egyptian museums further by choosing the package that suits you best from Egypt Christmas Yours, based on the number of locations and  ibn al-Dahhan, one of the most famous potters of the Fatimid era. Enjoy a luxurious Cairo 4 Days Christmas Tour with us

Workers played a fundamental role that this civilization cannot ignore, contributing to the construction of temples and pyramids and organizing crafts and industries, reflecting their pivotal position in the civilization's flourishing and continuity. Among the selected museums is the Museum of Islamic Art in Bab al-Khalq, which you can visit through Cairo Day Tours' exclusive trips.

On display is a lusterware ceramic plate decorated with a mythical motif known as "al-Jarfayn," a stylized animal figure that appears to be running across a background of floral motifs. One of the plates bears the name of the potter Muslim ibn al-Dahhan, one of the most famous potters of the Fatimid era.

You can also discover the Imhotep Museum in Saqqara yourself through Cairo Excursions to Giza pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis, as the museum displays a limestone mural from the Old Kingdom period, depicting workers inside a pottery workshop, with an explanation of the production stages and the tools used.

The Greco-Roman Museum of Alexandria:

Displaying a small terracotta statue of a worker holding a hammer, reflecting Hellenistic art's interest in depicting daily life. Enjoy a visit through Alexandria Day Tours and discover more about the culture of this city.