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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens to the Public in Giza

Egypt is banking on the landmark to boost tourism by showcasing the complete Tutankhamun collection in a modern home.

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The event featured a dazzling display of fireworks, lasers, and music, as dancers in pharaonic-style costumes performed before projections of Egypt’s iconic heritage sites

Overview

  • Public access began on November 4 following a November 1 state inauguration attended by royals, presidents, prime ministers, and other dignitaries.
  • The museum houses roughly 100,000 artifacts, including the full contents of Tutankhamun’s tomb displayed together for the first time.
  • The 500,000-square-metre, billion‑dollar complex features a towering Ramses II statue in the atrium, a grand staircase with pyramid views, Khufu’s solar boat, and a hanging obelisk.
  • The site was designed by Dublin-based Heneghan Peng Architects and realized after years of delays, with major financing from Japan’s JICA loans reported at about $800 million.
  • Officials present the GEM as a flagship for reviving Egypt’s tourism and foreign-currency earnings, with tickets now available for the full galleries on the Giza Plateau.