Grand Egyptian Museum: A New Era in Cultural Tourism

Egypt inaugurates the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids. It's the largest museum dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization, showcasing 50,000 artifacts, including treasures of King Tutankhamun, to boost tourism and revitalize the economy. It's a landmark event with attendees from across the globe.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Cairo | Updated: 01-11-2025 17:31 IST | Created: 01-11-2025 17:31 IST
Grand Egyptian Museum: A New Era in Cultural Tourism
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The Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's foremost repository dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization, officially opened its doors near Cairo's iconic Giza Pyramids.

Spanning two decades of construction, the museum aims to rejuvenate Egypt's vital tourism sector and invigorate an economy beleaguered by past political turmoil. The venue features an extensive collection of 50,000 artifacts, highlighted by the collection of King Tutankhamun, now on public display in its entirety for the first time since its discovery.

This highly anticipated opening, attended by global leaders, underscores Egypt's cultural and artistic renaissance, promising to attract millions of tourists annually and stimulate significant economic growth.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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