Don't miss this information about the Grand (New) Museum in Egypt, which has become the largest museum in the world in terms of the number of artifacts and their importance.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), also known as the Giza Museum, is a massive archaeological museum under construction in Giza, Egypt. Situated approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex, it is designed to be the world's largest archaeological museum.
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📍Location: close to the Giza Pyramids in Giza, Greater Cairo, Egypt. The address is Kafr Nassar, Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate 3513204, Egypt.
📐Size: The museum complex spans 117 acres (approximately 490,000 square meters), with the main building covering 108,000 square meters.
✨Collection: The entire Tutankhamun collection will be among the more than 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egyptian civilization that GEM will house. For the first time, many of these pieces will be on display.
🎉🚩Opening: A portion of the museum is now open. On October 16, 2024, the main exhibit halls and artifact galleries opened. The "full reveal" and official grand opening, including the complete Tutankhamun collection and the Solar Boat Museum, is scheduled for July 3, 2025.
🚩Highlights:
📌The colossal statue of Ramses II in the main atrium.
📌The Grand Staircase features over 60 significant artifacts.
📌Twelve main galleries showcase artifacts arranged chronologically and thematically
📌(society, kingship, beliefs) from prehistoric times to the Greco-Roman period.
📌The complete Tutankhamun collection will be displayed together for the first time starting July 2025.
📌Stunning panoramic views of the Giza Pyramids.
The Khufu solar boat will eventually be displayed.
Design: The building, designed by Heneghan Peng Architects, features a chamfered triangle plan inspired by the pyramids. The north and south walls align with the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Menkaure. The facade includes translucent alabaster stone, and the entrance plaza has date palms.
📌Facilities: The complex will include a children's museum, conference center, training center, workshops, restaurants, cafes, and retail areas.
🚩Current Status :(April 20, 2025): The main galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Staircase, commercial area, and exterior gardens are currently open to visitors. The Tutankhamun galleries and the Solar Boat Museum are not yet open to the public.
Exhibits and Galleries:
The museum's 12 main galleries are organized by period and theme, covering
The early evolution of Egyptian society, kingship, and beliefs regarding the afterlife are the main topics of the Prehistoric to the Second Intermediate Period (c. 3100 BCE–1550 BCE).
With artifacts from notable monarchs like Ramses II and Hatshepsut as well as temple artifacts, the New Kingdom (c. 1550 BCE–1069 BCE) exemplifies the height of Ancient Egypt's power.
The Third Intermediate to the Greco-Roman Period (c. 1069 BCE–400 CE) shows how Egypt adapted to foreign rule and how Egyptian and Greco-Roman customs were combined.
The full treasures from the boy king's tomb, including his golden mask, chariots, jewelry, and other artifacts, will be on display in the eagerly awaited Tutankhamun galleries. When its museum opens inside the GEM complex, the Khufu solar boat—an ancient Egyptian vessel—will also be a noteworthy exhibit.
A hanging obelisk, the enormous statue of Ramses II, statues of King Senusret I, and the architecture and views of the pyramids are currently available to visitors.
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