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Situated near the famous Giza pyramids, it was initially due to open in 2012, but the launch has been pushed back repeatedly for various reasons including costs. The opening of the main galleries is a trial run, following last year’s launch of the main hall and stairway of Pharaonic statues.
The Grand Egyptian Museum, housing the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, has finally partially opened to visitors. A series of galleries have been opened to the public over a decade after construction on the mega-museum got underway.
Situated near the famous Giza pyramids, it was initially due to open in 2012, but the launch has been pushed back repeatedly for various reasons including costs. The opening of the main galleries is a trial run, following last year’s launch of the main hall and stairway of Pharaonic statues.
The trial, ahead of the yet-to-be-announced grand inauguration, will help the museum identify potential operational snags, such as overcrowding in certain areas. It is expected to showcase more than 100,000 artifacts, including treasures from the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun, which has not been opened to the public yet.
For the moment, some 4,000 people a day will be able to visit the open-style halls that have been classified according to dynasty and historical order. There are some unique antiques displayed in the museum. They include the design of the hanging obelisk, the Grand Staircase, the large displays of a huge number of heavy artifacts, the museum of Khufu boats, and the treasures of the Golden Pharoah Tutankhamun. The project to build what is believed to be the world’s largest archaeological museum has cost well over US$1 billion so far.
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Its halls are equipped with advanced technology and feature multimedia presentations to bring the lives of ancient Egyptians to life. With stunning views over the Giza pyramids, the museum is expected to attract people from all over the world.
