Egyptian Museum of Berlin

The Egyptian Museum of Berlin (German: "Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung")

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is home to one of the world's most important collections of Ancient Egyptian artefacts.

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The museum originated with the royal art collection of the Prussian kings: it was Alexander von Humboldt who recommended that an Egyptian section be created, and the first objects were brought to Berlin in 1828 under Friedrich Wilhelm III.

Related Topics:
Prussia - Kings - Alexander von Humboldt - 1828 - Friedrich Wilhelm III

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The most famous piece on display is the exceptionally well preserved and vividly coloured bust of Queen Nefertiti.

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