Day 2: Egypt's National Military Museum 🎖️🏛️ - Where History Comes A

Housed within the historic Salah El-Din Citadel, this former royal palace was transformed in 1952 into a fascinating journey through Egypt's military legacy - from ancient pharaohs to Cold War heroics! 🔥 Must-See Highlights: • 3,000 Years of Warfare - Marvel at exhibits spanning Ancient Egypt, Arab conquests, Ottoman rule to modern republic • Cold War Glory - Relive Egypt's reclaiming of Suez & Sinai, featuring rare Soviet-era tanks/planes 🇷🇺 • China-Egypt Arms Deal - Discover how Egypt became China's first arms export client in 1979 (CATIC was founded for this deal!) 🇨🇳✨ 🎨 Unique Features: "Like Beijing's old Military Museum" - Dramatic dioramas and life-size battle scenes dominate (classic 20th-century museum style!) 📍 Visitor Tips: ⏰ Open 9AM-4PM (Fri/Sat closed) 💰 Tickets: ~$2 (Citadel entry included) 🚇 Best combined with Citadel & Alabaster Mosque visits #MilitaryHistory #CairoHiddenGems #ColdWarRelics #EgyptChinaTies #MuseumLover