Satellites Show Progress Before World’s Largest Archeological Museum Opens
Summary
Egypt plans to open the Grand Egyptian Museum after several delays. The museum, which will be the largest dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization, is set to open with an official ceremony in November 2025. Located near the Pyramids of Giza, it will display artifacts in new and interactive ways.Key Facts
- The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has been in construction since 2005.
- The museum will have its official opening in November 2025, after a partial opening in 2024.
- President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi supports the museum as a national treasure to show Egypt's heritage.
- The museum's central attraction is the collection of Tutankhamun items.
- It will house 100,000 artifacts covering the Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman eras.
- The museum covers 500,000 square meters and uses interactive displays.
- Construction faced delays due to the 2011 Arab Spring and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Japan assisted with the project through loans and technical help.
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