Gayer anderson museum egypt
(Major) Robert Grenville 'John' Gayer-Anderson
Robert Gayer-Anderson, known as 'John' to his friends, was like many others of his generation, an Orientalist who became fascinated by and romanticised the Arab way of life. For Gayer-Anderson, it was Egyptian culture in particular that he fell in romance with and he described Egypt as 'the country of his adoption'. He had trained as a doctor in England, graduating in 1903, but received his commission in the Royal Army Medical Corps the following year and was seconded to the Egyptian Army in 1906 where he eventually became Egyptian Recruiting Officer. His interest in Egyptian identity was undoubtedly sparked during this time with the army in Egypt, and later as Oriental Secretary to the High Commissioner.
After an adventurous and active career he retired with the honorific title Pasha, in 1924. He remained Cairo until ill health forced him to send back to Britain in 1942, where he had a house with his twin brother in Lavenham, Suffolk called 'Little Hall'. Just before he left the country he returned his 16th century Arab abode, Bait al-Kretliya, to the Egyptian nation.
Today this property is a museum, a treasure trove of Oriental fur
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt Al-Kiritliya)
Summary
- The Gayer Anderson Museum, situated near Cairo's Ibn Tulun Mosque, is named after Major R.G. Gayer Anderson Pasha, who resided there from 1935 to 1942.
- It comprises two ancient residences showcasing exquisite 17th-century Cairo architecture and a collection of carpets, furniture, and artifacts.
- Established in 1937, the museum combines the Beit Amna Bent Salim (1540) and Beit El-Kiridiliya (1632), preserving Islamic monuments cleared by the Egyptian government in 1928.
- Gayer Anderson's career spanned military and administrative roles in Egypt before retiring in 1924 to fixate on Oriental studies and Egyptology.
- The house is linked with legends, believed to be built on ancient remnants, and holds a well with mystical properties.
- The museum, managed by the Supreme Council of Antiquities, enforces strict regulations for preservation.
- It boasts a stunning gallery featuring diverse artifacts and rooms, making it a must-visit during an Egypt vacation, offering guided tours for an enriching experience.
This is a marvelous art museum
Gayer Anderson Museum
Last Ticket
The tickets window closes at 4.00 PM
Free entry policy
1. Egyptians and Arabs seniors aged 60 and over. 2- Egyptians and Arabs special needs. 3- Orphaned children. 4- Universal schools trips primary and preparatory school. 5- children below 6 years.
General Policies
- Please do not touch any exhibits or showcases. - Food and drinks are not allowed within the galleries, except for small moisture bottles. - Smoking is prohibited throughout the museum. - Please refrain from disorderly, disruptive, and offensive language or actions. - Please be mindful of others, and be quiet when using your cell phone. - Audio players are not permitted throughout the museum. - For the safety of the exhibits, please do not exploit flashlights or laser pointers inside the museum.
Photography
- Private photography is permitted inside the museum after paying ticketfees. - Please refrain from taking photographs of other visitors or staff as it may violate their personal rights. - Please refrain from taking video recordings (cell phone, cameras) in the galleries unless you hold paid the appropriate ticket fees. - Taking photographs and video record
Ibn Tulun Mosque and Gayer Anderson Museum
Ibn Tulun Mosque | Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque Information
Ibn Tulun Mosque is the oldest mosque built in the city and the largest mosque in terms of land area. it was built by Ibn Tulun between 876 AD & 879 Ad, who was the governor of Al Fustat in the 9th Century by the Abbasid Caliph of Baghdad.
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Address: Tolon, El-Sayeda Zainab, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Architectural style: Abbasid architecture
Founder: Ahmad ibn Tulun
Leadership: Ahmad ibn Tulun
Architectural type: Mosque | Islamic arcitecture
The Mosque Space is 2.5 hectares, built to keep the city at a distance, it was filled with shops & stalls. Ibn Tulun got inspired back to his homeland especially “ancient mosque of Samarra” besides, he added his own innovations. Some architectural historians said the mosque was the first building to exploit t pointed arch, 200 years before the European Gothic arch.
Another unique main attraction of the mosque is its use of an exterior enclosure wall. In Baghdad, these walls were intended to separate the sacred space o
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