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Giza Solar Boat Museum, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Built in 1985, Giza Solar Boat Museum was made to shelter the boat, which was placed there after the death of King Cheops. The boat was disassembled and buried, only to be found again and restored.

This 44 meters long boat made of Cedar wood is believed to have been used by him to sail down river Nile in his afterlife.

Location: Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Timings: 8.30 AM to 4 PM, on all days

Entry Fee: LE 10 per head for Egyptians (LE 5 per head for Egyptian students); LE 100 per head for foreigners (LE 50 per head for foreign students)