Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts set to open after years of delays
Summary
The Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the Giza Pyramids, is opening after many delays. It will display over 50,000 artifacts from ancient Egypt, making it the largest museum focused on a single civilization.Key Facts
- The museum opens after two decades of planning and delays.
- It is located near Cairo, next to the Giza Pyramids.
- The cost to build the museum was $1 billion.
- The museum will showcase over 50,000 artifacts.
- It features a massive statue of Pharaoh Ramesses the Great at the entrance.
- The museum includes a conservation center and state-of-the-art galleries.
- Notable is the display of King Tutankhamun's full collection for the first time.
- The museum is part of efforts led by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to boost Egypt's tourism industry.
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