The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, has opened its doors to the public for the first time since the political upheaval that ended Hosni Mubarak's reign as president.

According to Reuters, the attraction - located on Tahir Square, the focal point of the demonstration - was secured by soldiers on 28 January after looters damaged artefacts. The two-floor museum, which houses the golden death mask of Tutankhamun, features 27 royal mummies dating back to Pharaonic times.

Reuters quoted museum director Tarek El Awady as saying: "It was very important for us to open the museum to stop the rumours like 'the mask of King Tutankhamun was stolen' or there had been an orgy of looting. This is a chance for visitors to see for themselves."