Arab Kaly House / Rosetta National Museum

Arab Kaly House is considered one of the largest remaining houses in the city of Rosetta (Rashid), and was chosen to be a military museum to commemorate the victory of the valiant city over the Fraser Campaign in 1807 CE. The museum symbolizes the city's resistance and the delay of the British entry into Egypt until 1882 CE.

History and Establishment

The museum was inaugurated by President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1959 CE, and the victory of Rosetta is celebrated every September 19th. In 1985 CE, the museum was developed and enriched with exhibits reflecting the city's history, and the surrounding garden was added to display uncovered artifacts.

Development and Restoration

The house underwent comprehensive restoration as part of the Supreme Council of Antiquities' plan, along with the preparation of an integrated museum exhibition scenario. The developments include the house's floors for exhibits, the museum garden, halls for seminars and VIP visitors, and facilities for artifact restoration.

Exhibits and Features

The museum displays the history of the city of Rosetta throughout the ages, with murals showing daily life. The outdoor courtyard contains a 'sabil' (public water fountain) with a copper lattice, representing the model of sabil structures during the Ottoman era, thus combining the military, architectural, and cultural history of the city.