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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt, finally opens after years of delays, showcasing over 100,000 artifacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection.
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- What is the overall significance and impact of the GEM's opening?
- Despite delays, the GEM is finally opening, fulfilling its promise as a state-of-the-art facility showcasing Egypt's remarkable archaeological treasures and offering a modern contrast to its outdated predecessor in Cairo.
- What are the key features and dimensions of the Grand Egyptian Museum?
- The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is the world's largest archaeological museum, with a floor space of 490,000 square meters and a capacity for over 100,000 items, including the complete Tutankhamun collection.
- What are some reasons for the significant delay in the museum's opening?
- The GEM's construction cost an estimated $US1 billion and was 11 years behind schedule, due to factors including regime change, financial issues, a fire, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- What was the "Pharaohs' Golden Parade", and how did it relate to the GEM's opening?
- The "Pharaohs' Golden Parade" in 2021, which moved 22 royal mummies to the National Museum of Civilization, was a significant event that highlighted Egypt's rich heritage, but did not immediately lead to the GEM's opening.
- Where is the GEM located, and what is its significance in terms of tourism and development?
- The museum's location in Giza, near the Pyramids and the Sphinx International Airport, is intended to boost tourism and cultural development in the area.