Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time
Summary
Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum has officially opened near the Great Pyramid of Giza. The museum is notable for displaying the entire contents of King Tutankhamun's tomb for the first time. It features over 100,000 artifacts spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history.Key Facts
- The Grand Egyptian Museum is located near the Great Pyramid of Giza.
- This museum is described as the world's largest archaeological museum.
- The museum displays all the artifacts from King Tutankhamun's tomb.
- The tomb was originally discovered by British Egyptologist Howard Carter.
- The museum complex cost about $1.2 billion and aims to attract 8 million visitors a year.
- Key items on display include Tutankhamun's gold mask and throne, and a 4,500-year-old funerary boat.
- The museum's exterior has hieroglyphs and features a pyramid-shaped entrance.
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