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The Petrie Museum, located within University College London, is one of the largest and most fascinating collections of Egyptian archaeology anywhere in the world. There are over 80,000 artefacts showing the development of Egyptian culture, technology and daily life from prehistoric to Roman times. The collection includes the world's earliest surviving garment, a dress of around 2800BC. You'll find the museum which is open to the public on the first floor of the DMS Watson library.
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London > Attractions > Museums
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London > Attractions > Museums
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
183 Euston Road, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 2 minutes from Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
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London > Shopping > Books
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London > Shopping > House and Garden
196 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 5 minutes from Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
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London > Leisure > Activities
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