Overview
- The institution held its opening ceremony on Nov. 1 near Giza, marking its formal launch.
- More than 100,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts are housed in what is billed as one of the largest museums devoted to a single civilization.
- Showcase pieces include Tutankhamun’s golden mask and King Khufu’s large wooden solar boat.
- The project cost is reported at about ¥154 billion, with Japan providing ¥84.2 billion in yen loans and technical cooperation focused on conservation and restoration.
- Public visits are scheduled to begin in early November, with general access expected from Nov. 4.