After decades of construction and anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum – a grandiose complex near the Giza pyramids, dedicated to the history of the pharaohs and, above all, the legacy of Tutankhamun – has been officially opened in Egypt. This was reported by NBC News, writes UNN.
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At the solemn ceremony held on Saturday with the participation of leaders from more than 70 countries, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called the museum "a forum for humanity and a beacon of knowledge," urging it to become a symbol of cultural dialogue.
The new museum, located on the outskirts of Cairo next to the Great Pyramids, has gathered more than 5,300 artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb – including his golden mask, armor, and royal regalia, most of which the public saw for the first time.
This is wonderful. For the first time in over a hundred years, all of King Tut's belongings are gathered in one place
The opening was accompanied by a large-scale show – an orchestra, fanfares, theatrical performances by actors in ancient Egyptian costumes, and a light show with hundreds of drones creating images of the gods Isis, Osiris, and Tutankhamun himself in the sky.
Despite the official start of operations being scheduled for Tuesday, most of the museum's galleries are already open to visitors. Millions of tourists are expected to visit the Grand Museum every year, making it one of the world's leading cultural centers.