Grand Egyptian Museum's Grand Debut

After decades in the making, the Grand Egyptian Museum has partially opened, showcasing collected relics and artifacts from Egypt's storied past.

The Grand Egyptian Museum, set near the iconic pyramids of Giza, has begun a partial opening, featuring the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Spanning over 120 acres and in development for over 20 years, the museum will eventually host upwards of 100,000 objects. While the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamun are not yet displayed, visitors can explore galleries filled with pharaonic statues, sarcophagi, and mummified remains. Initial plans for the museum's opening were pegged for 2012, but financial hurdles, political issues, and the global Covid-19 pandemic caused significant delays, pushing the project's total cost beyond $1 billion. The current partial opening serves as a trial run, with an official grand opening date still pending. Among the exhibitions, guests can witness the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization through wall paintings, golden adornments, and intricately designed coffins, reflecting ancient beliefs in an afterlife filled with treasured artifacts. The museum stands as a testament to Egypt's enduring allure and rich archaeological heritage.