A look inside Egypt’s newly unveiled Grand Egyptian Museum
Summary
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Egypt has opened to the public after two decades of construction and an estimated cost of $1 billion. It is located near the pyramids of Giza and features over 100,000 ancient artifacts, including items from King Tutankhamun's tomb and a statue of King Ramses II. The museum's design resembles a fourth pyramid on the Giza Plateau and offers views of the existing pyramids.Key Facts
- The Grand Egyptian Museum opened after about 20 years and cost approximately $1 billion.
- It is situated 2 kilometers from the pyramids of Giza and 8 kilometers from Cairo.
- The museum complex covers nearly 500,000 square meters.
- Over 100,000 ancient artifacts are displayed from 30 Egyptian dynasties.
- Major exhibits include King Ramses II's statue and King Tutankhamun's treasures.
- The museum's design, by Irish firm Heneghan Peng, uses pyramid-inspired geometry.
- Construction faced delays due to the 2011 Arab Spring and COVID-19 pandemic.
- The museum also includes a conference center, a courtyard, and a conservation center.
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