Open air museum, worth visiting, on the way to Cairo, after a visit to Saqqara. I liked everything, especially that it was my enesimal time, so I was tired and dozed in the car...while my colleagues went in...

I suggest to do this in a combi with Saqqara. The history of memphis is interesting - the museum itself is not really interesting. few sticks and stones put in line where the temple once stood. mainattraction must be the Sphinx and the huge Ramses II statue. dont make it your first choice but in a combi with saqqara I... More

This place was the capital of ancient Egypt for long time. When you visit it now you will be astonished by the huge statue of Rameses, where the Egyptian artists with very primitive instruments could create from a large block of stone a statue with very perfect details. You will also see the alabaster sphinx, another statue of Rameses and... More

At Memphis, one can view a few pieces of statuary, sarcophagi, and other artifacts (less than 50 pieces in total). The large partial statue of Rameses II is impressive because of its size (would be 20+ meters in length if legs were intact). While some items are interesting, this is not an A-list site in greater Cairo. For Pharaonic history,... More

A small open air museum about 1/2 hour outside Cairo. The biggest plus is you do not get hastled by the stall holders. As anyone who has been to Egypt knows this is almost unheard of. It is worth buying from them just for their good manners The two big attractions are the Statue of Rameses II and the Alabaster... More

Sadly enough, not much really remains of Memphis, the ancient and once glorious capital of Egypt. There's just a number of ruins displayed outdoors (it IS an open-air museum), a small alabaster sphinx, and the central attraction: the massive fallen statue of Ramses II. There's a small fee to see the statue (around 32 LEs per person, I think) but... More

If you are tall, be prepared to stoop over at the entrance into to the Pyramid. Respect all customs and persons, remember, you are the guest. Dress appropriately. As a suggestion, stay in large or small groups and carry bottled water and a supply of bathroom tissue.

The ruins of memphis are worth a look as part of any Cairo tour. As someone has already mentioned, there isn't much left here but what is, is very interesting especially the coffins.

This little village is now just a tourist stop. It is dedicated to the former capital of the empire and houses some sculptures. Here the alabaster sphinx and two large statues of Ramses are located. There is an open air garden of sculptures and parts of ruins. The English is not very detailed and a guide is very useful here.... More