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The following is a list of museums with reasonably complete mummies from Egypt in their collections, as well as information on them when applicable.

Africa

Egypt

South Africa

Asia

India

Israel

Europe

Belgium

Estonia

France

Germany

Greece

Republic of Ireland

Italy

Netherlands

Portugal

United Kingdom

Uncertain

North America

Canada

United States of America

Oceania

Australia

New Zealand

South America

Argentina

See also

References

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