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    Grand Egyptian Museum Opens Galleries, Full Inauguration Still Awaited

    Aishwarya ParikhBy Aishwarya ParikhOctober 16, 2024 World No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum Opens Galleries to Public

    On Tuesday, Egypt opened several galleries of its long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to the public. However, the much-anticipated exhibits, including the famous King Tutankhamun collection and the solar boats buried by the Pyramid of Khufu, are yet to be revealed. The full inauguration of the museum has faced multiple delays but is expected to attract global attention.

    Pharaonic statues are displayed at the Grand Staircase of the Grand Egyptian Museum during a partial trial in Giza, Egypt, October 15, 2024. REUTERS

    A Project Decades in the Making

    The Grand Egyptian Museum has been under construction for over 20 years and was initially planned to open in 2012. However, political upheavals and cost overruns repeatedly delayed its launch. Last week, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced a “trial opening,” marking a significant step forward. While a formal grand inauguration is still pending, it is expected to draw numerous world leaders, though no date has been confirmed.

    In February 2023, the museum opened its main entrance hall, featuring a stunning stairway of Pharaonic statues, as well as a commercial annex. Tuesday’s opening of nearly a dozen galleries further showcases Egypt’s commitment to making this space a world-class venue for its antiquities.

    Pharaonic statues are displayed at the Grand Staircase of the Grand Egyptian Museum during a partial trial in Giza, Egypt, October 15, 2024. REUTERS

    A Platform for Egypt’s Antiquities

    Ali Abu Dshish, a member of the Egyptian Archaeologists Union, stressed the significance of the museum’s new galleries, stating it sends a strong message that Egypt is ready to reclaim its historical artefacts from abroad. The GEM provides Egypt with the space needed to exhibit both its renowned collections and items being returned from Western museums.

    This opening has already impressed visitors. Russian tourist Kseniia Muse, after touring the new galleries, commented, “We are so happy to be here… It is very modern, and at the same time, you can touch the ancient.”

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is greeted by Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during his visit to Cairo, Egypt, October 15, 2024. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS

    Tourism and Economic Importance

    Tourism plays a vital role in Egypt’s economy, providing crucial foreign currency revenue. The Egyptian government hopes the GEM will help boost tourism numbers, especially as the country faces a foreign currency shortage exacerbated by global economic shocks. Until now, Egypt’s most famous collections, including King Tutankhamun’s treasures, have been housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, which has seen little renovation since it opened in 1902. The GEM is expected to modernise Egypt’s approach to showcasing its rich cultural heritage.

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