Egypt Opens Grand Egyptian Museum Unveiling 50,000 Artifacts Including King Tut Treasures

Egypt is set to inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the Giza Pyramids, a $1 billion project decades in the making, which is now the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. The museum houses over 50,000 artifacts spanning 7,000 years of Egyptian history, including the complete collection of King Tutankhamun's treasures, marking the first time these relics are displayed together since their discovery in 1922. The grand opening ceremony will be attended by more than 40 world leaders and dignitaries, signaling Egypt's intent to boost tourism and showcase its cultural heritage on a global stage. The museum's design aligns architecturally with the Giza pyramids and features unique exhibits such as the Hanging Obelisk suspended over a glass floor. Egyptian officials anticipate 15,000 to 20,000 daily visitors and hope the GEM will significantly contribute to economic recovery by increasing tourist arrivals. The event will also be livestreamed internationally, with institutions like Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum hosting viewing events to celebrate the opening.