Egypt has officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the Great Pyramid of Giza, heralded as the world’s largest archaeological museum, showcasing 100,000 artefacts spanning 7,000 years of history. A key attraction is the complete collection from Tutankhamun’s tomb, including his famous gold mask and throne, displayed together for the first time. The $1.2 billion museum aims to boost tourism and return focus to Egyptian antiquities. Despite construction delays, the GEM is expected to transform cultural tourism in Egypt.
