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Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time

The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

Artnet News · 14h

Never-Before-Seen King Tut Treasures Go On View at Grand Egyptian Museum

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Everything You Need to Know About the Grand Egyptian Museum Opening

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More than $1 billion and two decades later, the Grand Egyptian Museum is — finally — ready to share its treasures

On Saturday, Egypt’s showpiece museum officially opens its doors after innumerable interruptions, delays and setbacks.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening

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Inside the $1bn Grand Egyptian Museum as 50,000 artifacts go on display from Tutankhamun to Khufu’s solar boat

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A 'Fourth Pyramid' Rises: Inside Egypt's New Grand Museum

The GEM will be the statue's final home after several relocations since its discovery in 1820 near a temple in ancient Memphis, south of Cairo.

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Great expectations: The world's biggest museum dedicated to Ancient Egypt opens its doors

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Grand Egyptian Museum: A $1bn showcase of civilisation

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Egypt reclaims its history as Africa’s cultural pride finally opens

The Grand Egyptian Museum finally opens – what took so long? - The Man Who Pays His Way: The builders have reached the finish line for Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum, and now the race to the past begin

New Atlas

Egypt's Karnak temple's true age revealed after decades of mystery

The ancient site of Karnak is one of the most impressive places to visit in Egypt. Situated just a short distance from the Nile, this enormous temple complex was once considered to be the spiritual center of Thebes.

World’s largest museum devoted to ancient Egypt to open by Giza pyramids

After years of delays, the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum – set to be the world’s largest devoted to ancient Egypt – will finally open its doors near the Giza pyramids.

Earth.com

Ancient crocodile from Egypt rewrites the origins of its entire family

Wadisuchus kassabi, an ancient crocodile from Egypt, shows crocodiles lived in the sea, offering insight into reptile evolution.

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Israel puts off signing $35 billion gas deal with Egypt, prompts US energy secretary to cancel visit

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has said that his refusal to sign a $35 billion gas agreement with Egypt has prompted his U.S. counterpart Chris Wright to cancel a planned trip to Israel.