A civilizational and cultural leap for Egypt with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest cultural event in the world’

 

 

‘Egypt presents to the world the Grand Egyptian Museum, which will be one of the largest and richest museums in the world’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi

 

A new spot of light that the world is waiting for to illuminate the skies of the world from the same place that has always extended its light to humanity - on the land of ‘Minaf’ - Egypt's first capital five thousand years ago, in front of the pyramid of King Khufu, the only remaining wonder of the ancient world.

 

 

 

The descendants of the Pharaohs are digging a new history for their civilization... Egyptians are racing against time... to build the greatest cultural edifice in the twenty-first century... and the largest museum in human history... embracing the heritage and treasures of our ancestors... so that the journey of glory, eternity and eternity remains narrated... and confirms to the world that Egypt is not just a historical country... but rather Egypt came and then came history.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Grand Egyptian Museum. A dream whose features were formed in the mind of an artist with renewed creativity and giving... And a minister haunted by the love of the homeland.

 

 

It became a great edifice that stands up to history. With the will of a father and a stubborn fighter president who drew over his forehead a majestic homeland, and a bold architectural thought from the loyal guards of the homeland who fought the battle of construction and development.

 

 

 

 They continued night and day... They defied all odds to accomplish this huge project, transforming this unique spot into a ‘golden triangle’ that is unrivalled in the whole world, to become the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids Plateau, the largest museum in the history of mankind. And the Egyptian people's gift to history.

 

 

The Importance of the Museum and Its objectives:

 

 The museum was designed to support the preservation and restoration of cultural and historical heritage, and to enhance activities related to the museum field, such as displaying artifacts and educational activities, in a way that contributes to the development of the tourism industry, as the museum derives its importance from the importance and history of the pyramids area in which it is located, as the site gives tourism companies the opportunity to diversify tourism programs and combine different types of tourism.

 

 

It is expected that the process of establishing new hotels close to the museum and the pyramids will be active, and the market for luxury real estate with archaeological and historical views, suitable for tourist housing or ownership and rent in the region, will grow.

 

 

 

 News about the Grand Museum, even before its opening, is an attraction for Egyptian tourism, and campaigns to stimulate tourism are based on highlighting its importance.

 

 In order to achieve its objectives, the museum specializes in the following:

 

 

- Displaying archaeological collections and using the latest methods and techniques of museum display.

 

 - Digitally documenting and recording archaeological objects, as well as preserving, securing, securing, studying, maintaining and restoring them.

- Organizing temporary and permanent archaeological exhibitions inside Egypt.

 

 

 

 

 

- Holding seminars, conferences, cultural and scientific activities and other activities.

 

 - Educating young people and Egyptian society about Egyptian civilization.

 

- Reviving Egyptian traditional crafts and arts, through the manufacture, marketing and sale of archaeological reproductions.

 

The Museum's Logo

 

 

The museum’s logo design was chosen by an Egyptian jury, and the honor was won by Tariq Al-Atrisi, the Lebanese-Dutch designer. The museum’s logo was revealed during the promotional campaign on June 10, 2018.

 

 

The Meaning behind Logo Colors

 

The logo represents the horizontal layout of the museum, whose sides open to overlook the Pyramids of Giza.

 

The logo takes on the orange color, which reflects the color that the sun gives to the Pyramids Plateau at sunset.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 As for the writing of the name of the museum in a flowing Arabic script, it was inspired by the dunes and sand hills of the surrounding environment.

 

Design of the Museum

 

 

The architectural design of this great cultural edifice is distinguished by the fact that it brings together imagination, thought and creativity.

 

 

 

 

The Egyptian state had announced an international architectural competition for the best design for the museum, under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Union of Architects.

 

 

 

  The current design, submitted by Architects Peng Heneghan in Ireland, won, and relied on the sun's rays extending from the tops of the three pyramids when they meet to represent a conical mass that is the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the museum itself appears from a vertical perspective in the form of a fourth pyramid of the Giza Trigram.

 

 

 

 This architectural masterpiece that dazzles visitors during the day, becomes even more charming and attractive at night, as it is decorated with dim lights, adding a wonderful artistic touch to it.

 

 

Location:

 

The Grand Egyptian Museum is located on 117 acres a few miles west of Cairo (15 kilometres) on the plateau between the pyramids (only 2 kilometers from the Pyramids of Giza) and New Cairo, making it a gateway to Egypt's past, present and future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The unique location gives visitors the opportunity to view the three pyramids of Giza through the dazzling glass façade in the entrance lobby of the Grand Egyptian Museum, where the facade of the museum rises five floors to match the height of the pyramid, and tourists can take pictures with the pyramids while enjoying King Tutankhamen’s artifacts.

 

 

 

 

 

 Linking networks will be implemented between the areas of the museum and each other through a ‘cable car’, along 10 stations to be moved through, as well as metro access to it, in addition to the presence of an airport close to the Grand Museum and the pyramids area, which is Sphinx Airport, 6 to 7 kilometres away and is expected to attract 5 million visitors annually.

 

 

 

 

 

The design and implementation of the museum came scientifically and methodologically accurate and well-studied to embrace rare archaeological treasures, rare scientific documents and specialized quality museums, 100 thousand archaeological pieces from different eras where history began with kings who taught the world, presented using the latest technical methods of museum display, virtual reality technology, so that visitors enjoy living the facts and atmosphere by linking the antiquities to the places where they were found, and linking the museum to the pyramids.

 

 

The Idea of Establishing the Museum:

 

 

 

In the place where the Great Pyramid, the greatest wonder of the world, stands tall, it is guarded by the Sphinx, a symbol of power in Egypt’s most brilliant era.

 

With the arms of the authentic Egyptian and its enlightened thought, Egypt overlooks the most important edifice of the world in the contemporary modern era, with a civilizational building that indicates its greatness and its insistence onbeing a beacon that discovers, revives, and presents heritage and civilization to the entire world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest global civilizational and cultural project currently being implemented. It was designed to serve as a portal through time for the intersection of 5,000-year-old civilization with modern civilization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The idea of the Grand Museum was launched by artist Minister Farouk Hosni in the nineties of the last century.

This unique idea in itself was not just an idea for a museum building, but rather an open-air museum that includes the pyramids, the Sphinx, temples and tombs, then the closed Grand Egyptian Museum building, which contains within its sides the treasures of ancient Egyptian history, so that this unique spot becomes the largest museum in the history of humanity... and represents the tourist capital of Egypt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Adding the Pyramids Plateau, which has an area of 3,500 acres, and the land of the Armed Forces Shooting Club, which has an area of 180 acres, (after removing the facilities on it) to the museum space, and connecting them all in the form of a “golden cone”, so that the total final area is about 3,750 acres, constituting the total area of the museum.

 

Take advantage of the distance between the museum and the Pyramids Plateau, which is crossed by Fayyoum Road, which was developed to have 9 lanes in each direction, and covered with 12 km long connecting pedestrian walkways. To become the largest tourist walkway in the world, tourists can move over it in complete safety, to reach the pyramids plateau.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tourist travels over it in complete safety, arriving at the Pyramids Plateau, returning to spend time inside the museum, and departing from his nearby hotel residence to visit Fatimid Cairo and all the other museums and archaeological areas, thus extending the tourist’s stay in Cairo for more than 7 days.

 

This is the state’s vision that complements the idea of the political officials who made the decision in 1998, then President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi came to add a greater dimension to the idea in 2016, and make the project larger. A museum in the history of humanity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phases of Establishing the Grand Egyptian Museum

 

-2002 After conducting preliminary studies, former President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak laid the foundation stone for the museum project, then began the paving and removal of natural obstacles that lasted for three years, until the construction of the museum began in 2005.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- 2006 the largest antiquities restoration center in the Middle East was established to restore, preserve, maintain and rehabilitate the artefacts to be displayed in the museum, which was inaugurated in 2010.

 

 

 

- The work of the museum was interrupted several times, due to the instability that followed the January Revolution.

- In 2014, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi directed that it should be completed quickly and closely monitored the details of the project.

 

 The President also directed to continue the ongoing work to develop and upgrade the geographical surroundings of the museum, and to achieve integration and linkage with the Pyramids Plateau area, in order to provide an exceptional and unique experience for visitors and tourists, and to maximize the added value of this area as a whole, to become the most important archaeological tourist area in the world, and the wheel began to turn.

 

 

 

 

 

- In 2017, 100% of the concrete and metal structure of the museum buildings was completed, and nearly 82,000 artefacts were registered on the databases.

 

- In 2020, 98% of the total construction work at the museum was completed, and the project to develop the areas surrounding the museum was implemented, such as developing the pyramids plateau and linking it to the museum, and the Grand Museum Restoration Centers succeeded in restoring more than 52,000 pieces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- In 2021, the GEM's digital infrastructure work was completed by 90%, and the smart communication systems work was completed by 80%, as well as the start of the implementation of the entire museum display scenario of King Tutankhamen’s artifacts, which are displayed for the first time in front of visitors, which number more than 5,000 artefacts, and are displayed on an area of 7,500 metres.

 

 

 

 

 

 During 2022, the entrance lobby and the Great Staircase reached 99.8% completion, the polishes of the King Tutankhamen Hall were completed by more than 99%, more than 4,700 artefacts from King Tutankhamen’s treasures were placed and installed, the polishes of the main exhibition halls were completed by 96%, and more than 56,000 artefacts were transferred to the museum.

- The external courtyards and green spaces have been completed by 98%, the surrounding external roads have reached 92%, and the facade overlooking the pyramids has reached 99.8%, in addition to the completion of the concrete and metal structure of the Khufu Boat Museum by 100%, and the implementation of the necessary finishes for the building has begun.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- In 2023, the works were completed: The entrance lobby, the Great Staircase, the King Tutankhamun Halls, the Children's Museum, the Ticket Building, the Hanging Obelisk Square, the gardens surrounding the building block, the security service buildings, investment service areas, electronic operational services, ticketing systems, insurance and surveillance, as well as car parking areas, were 100% completed for each of them.

 

- The Egyptian administration has paid great attention to following up the progress of work in the Grand Egyptian Museum, until the construction work in the Grand Egyptian Museum was completed by 100%, in addition to the completion of interior finishing works, the main air conditioning plant and electromechanical works, museum display equipment for the main museum exhibition halls, museum display equipment for the King Khufu Boat Museum, and the architectural design of the tourist walkway connecting the Grand Egyptian Museum to the Pyramids Plateau was finalized.

 

 

 

 

To test the readiness of the museum's opening, a limited trial operation was activated, in conjunction with the final procedures and preparations for the exhibition halls and galleries, the King Khufu Boat Museum, and the preparations for moving the artefacts to their permanent display places.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 - One of the bold and conscious decisions taken by President Al-Sisi is the construction of roads around the museum, to solve the traffic tangles on the Fayyoum and Alexandria Road, and the intersections on Faisal, Pyramid, Thirty, Tersa and other streets, to facilitate movement and face traffic densities, from the southern arc to the northern arc after the development of the Mansouria axis, without passing through the pyramids and the museum, in addition to the decision to develop Sphinx Airport.

 

 

 

 

- The Ministry of Transport has developed a civilized concept to develop the visual image of the ring road and divide it into a number of sectors, according to the nature of the place it overlooks, and the first phase has been completed, and the second phase of the development of the ring road has been completed, and the distance from the Alexandria-Desert Road to the intersection of the Oasis Road has been developed and expanded.

 

 

 

The Ministry of Transport is also intensifying the surface works for the stations of the fourth line of the metro, and the Ministry of Transport is also intensifying the surface works for the stations of the fourth line of the metro: Grand Egyptian Museum, El Ramaia, and Pyramids, with surface works for these stations reaching 70 per cent.

 

Components of the Building

 

- The main entrance with an area of 7,000 square metres with a statue of King Ramses and 5 huge artefacts

 

 

- The Great Staircase with an area of 6,000 square metres with a height equivalent to 6 floors and contains 87 huge artefacts

 

- The King Tutankhamun Hall with an area of 7.5 thousand square metres and includes 5 thousand pieces of the king's treasures combined for the first time.

 

 

- Permanent exhibition halls with an area of 18,000 square metres containing artefacts related to the ancient Egyptian civilization.

 

 

 

- Temporary exhibition halls with an area of 5,000 square metres and contains 4 halls for changing exhibitions.

 

 

 

 

- The Children's Museum with an area of 5,000 square metres and contains multimedia and models to explain the archaeological content.

 

- Crafts and arts classrooms with an area of 880 square metres and contains 5 handicrafts classrooms

 

- Exhibition halls for people with special abilities with an area of 650 square metres.

 

 

- Archaeological warehouses with an area of 4 thousand square metres containing about 50 thousand archaeological objects equipped for study and scientific research.

 

 

 

- The main library with an area of 1.1 thousand square metres.

 

 - Rare books library with an area of 250 square metres.

 

 - Visual library with an area of 325 square metres.

 

 Conference Center:

 

 - The large multi-purpose hall (conferences - theatre) with an area of 3,000 square metres and a capacity of 900 people

 

 

- The three-dimensional exhibition hall (cinema - theatre) with an area of 700 square meters with a capacity of 500 people.

 

 - A VIP lounge and garden on the top floor with an area of 225 square metres.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- The cultural center with an area of 1.4 thousand square meters with 10 classrooms, 2 lecture halls, and a computer room

- Fast food restaurants with an area of 1.6 thousand square metres with 8 equipped restaurants.

 

- The main food court with a surface area of 6.3 thousand square metres.

 

 - The main commercial walkway with an area of 2.5 thousand square metres.

 

 - Commercial shops with an area of 2 thousand square metres with 28 shops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Commercial kiosks in the commercial walkway and food court area with 30 kiosks.

 

Objects that have been restored and transferred to the museum:

 

- 51,472 artefacts have been moved.

 

 - The number of artefacts restored is 50,466 pieces.

- The number of artefacts restored from Khufu's second boat was 1240 out of 1272 that were extracted from the discovery site and 1006 pieces were transferred to the GEM.

 

- The number of artefacts transferred from King Tutankhamen’s collection is 5340.

 

- The number of artefacts that have been placed on the Great Staircase is 42 out of 72 pieces in the final design of the Great Staircase.

 

 

 

Outdoor Courtyards around the Museum:

 

 

 

  - The Sun Boat Museum with an area of 4 thousand square metres

 

- The Pyramids Restaurant with an area of 6 thousand square metres with a distinctive view of the pyramids.

 

 - The 3,000 square metres Temple Garden Restaurant to serve visitors to the museum.

 

 

- A mixed-use building with an area of 17,000 square metres.

 

- The recreational park with an area of 58 thousand square meters extending over the entire area in front of the conference center in the northern area.

 

 

- The 19,000 square metres exhibition garden with a number of large-sized archaeological pieces located south of the Obelisk Square.

 

 - The temple garden with an area of 15,000 square metres south of the museum building, with aromatic plants known in ancient Egyptian civilization.

- The Land of Egypt Park with an area of 17 thousand square metres west of the museum building, where we see a simulation of the agricultural environment of ancient Egyp- Children's Garden with an area of 8 thousand square metres

 

- The sand dunes area with an area of 80,000 square metres southwest of the museum building.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- The pyramid amphitheater connecting the temple garden below and the dune area above with a view of the pyramids in the south.

 

 - Visitors' car park on an area of 30,000 square metres.

 

 The Museum Specializes in the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Displaying archaeological collections and using the latest methods and techniques of museum display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  - Digitally documenting and recording archaeological objects, as well as preserving, securing, securing, studying, maintaining and restoring them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Organizing temporary and permanent archaeological exhibitions inside Egypt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Holding seminars, conferences, cultural and scientific activities and other activities.

 

- Illuminating young people and Egyptian society about Egyptian civilization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Reviving Egyptian traditional crafts and arts, through the manufacture, marketing and sale of archaeological reproductions.

The Grand Museum...a Public Economic Authority

 

 

The Prime Minister's was issued Decree No. 2795 of 2016 to establish and organize the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority (GEMA), before Law No. 9 of 2020 was issued to reorganize GEMA as an economic public authority under the competent minister for antiquities affairs.

 

His Excellency the President of the Republic issued a decision to form a board of trustees of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, chaired by His Excellency, and with the membership of a number of prominent figures and international and Egyptian experts, and the board is responsible for approving the general policy and plans necessary for the museum authority, as well as supporting and following up its activities.

 

 The museum will be managed by a board of directors, chaired by the minister, with the following members The CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, the Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, the CEO of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the CEO of the Egyptian General Authority for Tourism Promotion, the CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, the Chairman of the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism, the Minister's legal advisor, in addition to a number of experts in the fields of (archaeology, economics, law, management, international cooperation, and marketing).

 

 

The Grand Egyptian Museum is the First Green Museum:

The museum has adopted a clear strategy for sustainable development by integrating the dimensions of green building in all phases of the project through:

 

- Developing the services provided to visitors by providing waiting areas, achieving full accessibility for people of determination, creating dedicated bicycle paths and car parks, using electric cars, and increasing the efficiency of water and energy consumption within the museum by reusing water and reducing its consumption, especially those used for agriculture.

 

 

 

- Ensuring the use of natural ventilation and natural lighting, which is available in the lobby of the museum where King Ramses receives his visitors.

 

 

 

 

- Measurement, leak detection, heat reduction and the use of renewable energy sources by installing solar cells above the waiting areas in cooperation with the small solar cell systems project implemented by the Industrial Modernization Centre, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, which has earned the museum several certificates and awards in this regard, including:

 

 

 

 

- ‘Best Green Building Project’ award during the Environment and Development Forum: The Road to the Sharm El Sheikh Climate Change Conference"27 organized by the Arab Water Council in Cairo from 11 to 13 September 2022 under the auspices of the League of Arab States and the participation of twelve Arab and foreign countries, to be the first museum in Egypt to be certified as an environmentally friendly green building. It is the first green museum.

 

 - The museum received the award for the best model for the construction of facilities through the Bim model award smart application.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- As for the gold certificate for green building and sustainability according to the Egyptian Green Pyramid System, the museum received it in October 2022 from the National Centre for Housing Research, for its contribution in preparing a guide to evaluate the museum as a sustainable green project, and working to spread awareness of everything related to sustainable green buildings, promote them and shed light on the benefits they bring to economic, environmental and societal resources to achieve Egypt's Vision 2030.

 

Four ISO Certificates:

 

 As of September 2020, the museum has received three international certificates:

 

-International certificate in the field of occupational safety and health (ISO) 45001:2018

- International Certificate in Environmental Management (ISO 14001)

 

 

- International Certificate of Quality Systems 9001 ISO

 

 

In March 2021, the museum obtained the fourth ISO certificate:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- ISO 45005:2020 (ISO/PAS), the certificate that specializes in managing the risks arising from the emerging coronavirus (COVID-19), to protect health, safety and work-related welfare for its commitment to quality standards since the beginning of the crisis, and its issuance of a booklet entitled (We never stopped). In the face of Corona.

 

It is worth mentioning that obtaining ISO certificates has a positive impact on the revitalization of local and international tourism, as the visitor will find a remarkable attention to the environment and quality, within specially designed mechanisms to measure customer satisfaction.

 

 

 

- As for the gold certificate for green building and sustainability according to the Egyptian Green Pyramid System, the museum received it in October 2022 from the National Centre for Housing Research, for its contribution in preparing a guide for evaluating the museum as a sustainable green project, and working to spread awareness of everything related to sustainable green buildings, promote them and highlight the benefit of them on economic, environmental and societal resources to achieve Egypt's 2030 vision.

 

The role of the Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) in the construction of the museum:

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is one of the most important areas of bilateral cooperation between Egypt and Japan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) provided financial support to help establish the museum through two Official Development Assistance (ODA) loans totaling about US$800 million, as well as technical cooperation to support the GEM's Conservation Centre for the conservation, restoration, packaging and transportation of archaeological objects, and the transfer of expertise in museum and exhibition management and operation to support preparations for the opening of the museum, and the excavation and restoration of Cheops II, known as the Second Sun Chariot, in the Al-Ahram area.

 

 

 

Financial Support:

 

JICA is providing financial support for the project through two ODA loans, the first in 2008 and the second in 2016, totaling JPY 84.2 billion (approximately USD 800 million), to finance the construction of the museum building, including exhibits, information and communication technology infrastructure, and consultancy services, including construction supervision and procurement.

 

 

Technical cooperation:

 

 

 

 

 

1. Technical cooperation for the Museum's Conservation Centre

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is expected to include about 50,000 artefacts for display, in addition to the artefacts that will be kept in storage for the purpose of study and scientific research, and a number of artefacts are being transferred in stages from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the GEM Conservation Centre, which was established in June 2010.

 

 

 

 The main objective of the establishment of the Conservation Centre is to launch an international centre for advanced theoretical and practical research in Egyptology and archaeology. The Conservation Centre plays a major role in preserving and restoring the antiquities in the Centre that have been collected and transported from different parts of the country to be displayed in the museum when it opens, in addition to developing the human resources working in the conservation sector in Egypt in the hope of expanding to the Middle East and North Africa.

 

 

-First Phase: (June 2008 - June 2011)

‘Preparation Phase’

The preparation phase focused on:

 

 

 

 

- Supporting the development of the archaeological database

 

JICA, through Japanese experts, formed and prepared an Egyptian team to take over the archaeological database. This team contributed to the development of the appropriate system and procedures for preparing the database by restructuring and developing the previous database to include more accurate and detailed information about archaeological objects, and JICA experts developed the human and institutional resources capabilities of Egyptian staff in the field of archaeological conservation at the Conservation Centre, which in turn contributed to achieving a more efficient and effective level of work

 

- Raising the efficiency of the capabilities of workers in the field of restoration

 

 

JICA organized several training workshops on methods and techniques of restoration and preservation of antiquities in Egypt and Japan, in cooperation with the National Research Institute for Cultural Heritage in Tokyo.

 

 

 

Second Phase: (July 2011 - March 2016)

‘Training Phase’

 

 

 

 In the second phase of the project, which began in July 2011, JICA delegated Japanese experts to conduct more comprehensive and specialized training programs for Egyptians working in the restoration center, with the aim of enhancing expertise and skills in the field of restoration and preservation of antiquities.

 

 This is with the aim of enhancing expertise and skills in the field of restoration and preservation of antiquities, and for the restoration center at the Grand Egyptian Museum to be a leading center in accordance with international standards for practical expertise and research on antiquities preservation in the region, as JICA organized more than 100 training programs in the field of preservation and restoration of antiquities for about 2,250 participants over the course of the project.

 

 

Third phase: (November 2016 – till now) “Joint Egyptian-Japanese restoration phase”

The level of cooperation between JICA and the Grand Egyptian Museum was developed and enhanced through the launch of the joint Egyptian-Japanese restoration project, where Egyptian and Japanese experts work together to preserve, restore, package and transport 72 artifacts to be displayed in the Grand Egyptian Museum when it opens.

 

The artifacts include antiquities of various types, such as wood, textiles, wall paintings, and stones, including the golden bed and war chariots of King

Tutankhamun, in addition to his personal possessions such as jackets, gloves, socks, and clothes

 

 

II-Capacity development project in the field of museum management and display for the Grand Egyptian Museum (April 2016 –till now)

 

 

 

 

 

 

JICA supports the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities and the Grand Egyptian Museum to develop a system for managing and operating the museum in a sustainable manner by developing the capabilities of museum management staff. The project includes capacity development in the areas of management, museum display, information and communications technology, in addition to educational programs for visitors and transportation of artifacts

 

III- Excavation and Restoration of King Khufu II's Sun Boat (December 2013-present)

 

JICA is supporting the excavation, restoration and photometric measurement of the Khufu II boat, it has been known as the Second Solar Boat, in the Pyramids area in cooperation with the Tokyo Solar Boat Institute, which is expected to become one of the museum’s exhibits and a major attraction for visitors.

 

 The boat was discovered in 1987 by a Japanese archaeological team led by Professor Sakuji Yoshimura. Currently, work is underway to extract and restore the second boat of King Khufu to be displayed in the Grand Egyptian Museum in the future.

 

 The Grand Museum in the Eyes of the World

All international, regional and local media channels have agreed that the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum is long awaited, and that it will be a great addition to culture and arts in the world. This is certainly a clear admiration and words of pride for the Egyptian state and Egyptians, as it reveals the state of global fascination with this museum, which will be the largest in the world for a single civilization, as it will include about 100,000 archaeological pieces, some of which are seen for the first time.

 

The GEM also demonstrates the extent of the state's keenness to highlight the ancient Egyptian civilization and celebrate its ancient monuments, thus taking a great place among the various tourist countries.

 

 First: Local Media

 

The local media in Egypt covered this major event with great transparency and credibility, and all agreed that the GEM is a pioneering international achievement that reflects the strength of the Egyptian state's determination and its keenness to continue the successful development process in all circumstances.

1-Akhbar Al -Youm Electronic Gate

 

Where it said under the title "Egypt Dazzles the World (2/12/2023)

"The Egyptian state is making a great effort to dazzle the world with the largest cultural and civilizational edifice in the new republic, which is the "Grand Egyptian Museum", as the museum is one of the most important new archaeological projects and all workers in the museum are Egyptian workers only."

 

 

 

It also added, "The Grand Egyptian Museum project is one of the most important cultural and civilizational projects in the new republic, and the world is waiting for its official opening."

 

 

The website added on (2023/5/28) under the title ‘The Grand Egyptian Museum is a cultural icon that integrates with the pyramids’.

 

 

 

 ‘Egypt is preparing to dazzle the world with a new cultural icon, the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is one of the most important archaeological cultural projects in the new republic, and because Egypt has one of the seven wonders of the world, the pyramids, so the Grand Egyptian Museum is linked to the pyramids to allow the visitor to see the past and the future.

He pointed out that ‘the project of linking the museum and the pyramids through a tourist walkway will be done at the highest level in order to provide the visitor with a unique and enjoyable tourist experience and see the splendor of the Egyptian civilization in the Grand Egyptian Museum and the archaeological icon of 7 thousand years ago, the pyramids, and the time between the Grand Museum and the pyramids in the tourist walkway takes about 10 minutes.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ‘The museum has the largest regional restoration Centre in the Middle East and the world because it was built on an area of 32 thousand square meters and consists of 19 laboratories divided between 6 restoration laboratories divided into (a laboratory for wooden antiquities, a laboratory for organic antiquities, a laboratory for inorganic antiquities, a laboratory for stone antiquities and wall inscriptions, a laboratory for mummies and human remains, and a laboratory for heavy antiquities) where each laboratory maintains a type of antiquities.

 

 

 

 

The rest of the laboratories are for preventive maintenance, examination and analysis of archaeological materials. He said, “There are laboratories for preventive maintenance to preserve antiquities before they are exposed to any damaging factors.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Al-Ahram Portal (2023/1/21)

Under the headline ‘The world awaits the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum’

 

‘The whole world is awaiting the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Egyptian state is preparing and equipping the entire area surrounding the Grand Egyptian Museum,’ Ahram Gate said.

 

 ‘The revitalization of tourism contributes to increasing hard currency and the Egyptian state is working to pave the way to encourage investors to set up projects in Egypt.

Egypt's participation in international events related to tourism affairs increases Egypt's presence in tourism.’

 

 3 -El Gomhouria Portal (16/4/2022)

 

 Under the headline ‘The world and Egyptians await the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum to become an attractive destination on the global tourism map,’ the portal wrote: ‘The state is interested in the speedy completion of this giant edifice, which includes the treasures of Egyptian civilization, and the world and Egyptians await its opening soon to become an attractive destination on the global tourism map, to learn about the secrets of the ancient Egyptian civilization in a framework of museum display according to the latest methods and technologies.’

 

 

 

 ‘The state seeks to use all modern promotional means to intensify promotional campaigns for the museum in various countries of the world, as the museum seeks to provide a unique and exceptional experience for its visitors to learn about the ancient Egyptian civilization by visiting the museum and the service area attached to it, in accordance with the best international standards, by displaying archaeological holdings in an atmosphere comparable to the ancient Egyptian civilization with its distinctive architecture.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4- Cairo News website (2023/1/21

Where the website stated under the title "The Grand Egyptian Museum attracts attention with a public ceremony before the official opening."

 

 "Egypt is preparing to capture the world's attention, through about 100,000 artifacts that will be displayed in a historic opening of the museum befitting the greatness of Egyptian civilization. The area of the Grand Egyptian Museum is more than 300,000 square meters."

 

 

 

 

 

 "The museum is one of the most important and greatest achievements of modern Egypt. It was established to be a global cultural, civilizational and entertainment edifice, and the largest museum in the world that tells the story of the history of ancient Egyptian civilization.

 

It contains a large number of distinctive and unique artifacts, including the treasures of the golden king Tutankhamun, which are being displayed for the first time in full since the discovery of his tomb in November 1922, in addition to the collection of Queen Hetepheres, the mother of King Khufu, the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza, as well as the Museum of King Khufu's boats, in addition to various archaeological holdings, from the pre-dynastic era to the Greek and Roman eras."

 

5 -Egyptian Observatory website (2022/4/23)

 

 Under the title ‘The Grand Egyptian Museum...’ Egypt's gift to heritage and civilization, the Observatory said

 

 ‘The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is a 20-year-old dream that is about to be ‘completed’, writing a new line in the book of the history, culture and civilization of the Egyptian state.

In recent years, the Egyptian state has taken it upon itself to discover, revive and present heritage and civilization to the whole world, through the intensification of new archaeological expeditions and discoveries, and the restoration and protection of existing antiquities.

 

‘Over the past few years, Egypt has dazzled the world with two exceptional events that have received great acclaim at the local and international levels: the opening of the development of the Kabash Road in Luxor, and the majestic procession to transfer the royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to their permanent display at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat. This is in addition to the opening of a number of museums in a number of Egyptian governorates.’

 

 

 

6-Sada Elbalad TV websitWhere the website said on (11/15/2022)

 

 

 

"The Grand Egyptian Museum will be a very big turning point in the Giza Plateau area, especially with the great development witnessed by the area."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He added, "The world is awaiting the opening of the Grand Museum, based on the fact that Egypt possesses a third of the world's antiquities, noting that the museum will include the display and preservation of antiquities and the cultural and historical heritage of Egypt, amounting to 50,000 artifacts."

 

He pointed out that "the Grand Museum is of great importance in the context of it including a global center for the restoration, preservation, transportation and packaging of antiquities, stressing that it is a huge project in every sense, because many important artifacts have been transferred, especially those related to Tutankhamun."

 

The website added on (4/22/2023) and under the title "A fourth pyramid a few meters away from the "Giza Trio.." cost half a billion dollars and includes 100,000 artifacts."

"Egypt is preparing to open the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is one of the largest cultural heritage preservation projects in modern history. It is located a few miles west of Cairo near the Giza Pyramids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The museum is distinguished by its huge area of more than 117 acres, making it the largest museum in the Arab world and Africa.

The Grand Egyptian Museum includes a huge collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, including more than 100,000 pieces of artifacts and antiquities, in addition to the collection of King Tutankhamun, which will be displayed in full for the first time in history, including historical possessions consisting of 5,000 rare pieces, Pharaonic and artifacts of ancient Egyptian kings.

 

 One of the most important pieces that will be displayed in the museum is the famous golden coffin of King Tutankhamun, which is one of the most famous artifacts in history."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The website pointed out that "the government has allocated a large budget to establish the Grand Egyptian Museum, as this project is one of the important projects that the government seeks to develop tourism and attract more tourists to Egypt.

 

 

 

  The museum is expected to be a major tourist destination in Egypt and the world, thanks to the rare and ancient artifacts and antiquities it contains.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open during this year, and this opening will be a major event in the history of Egypt, as it is the largest museum in the country and one of the most important museums in the world. It is expected that interest in visiting Egypt and learning about its history and culture will increase through this new museum, which is unique in design and content."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The website stated, "President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directives to achieve integration and harmony between the Egyptian Museum and all surrounding sites, through the network of roads and axes leading to it, especially from Cairo and Sphinx airports. The museum will also be linked to the Giza Plateau, making this area one of the most important tourist attractions in the world, and in line with the importance of the museum as the largest monument to display antiquities in the world and a cultural icon for all of humanity. Construction work at the Grand Egyptian Museum has been completed by 100%, and the transfer of more than 80% of the antiquities to the Grand Egyptian Museum has been completed, and the statues and artifacts have been placed inside the museum's exhibition halls."

 

 

 

 

 

 

7-Cairo 24 website

 

‘The design and implementation of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) was scientifically and methodologically accurate and well thought out in a way that contributes to providing a distinctive and convenient experience for visitors, whether in winter or summer,’ the website said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The statue of King Ramses is specified in the original design of the museum and is placed as if it were under a canopy in the lobby area, which is an area between the museum exhibition building and the commercial building, is shaded and its roof is covered with hollow aluminum panels that create a simple refraction of sunlight and allow air movement inside the lobby depending on ventilation and natural lighting, saving energy consumption and also reducing the temperature in the summer. ’

 

8- ‘Vito’ website (2023/4/30)

The website referred to Japan's cooperation in the construction of the Grand Egyptian Museum, saying, ‘Japan's cooperation in the construction of the Grand Egyptian Museum dates back to the beginning of the museum construction project using yen loans, which was signed in 2006, and then extended cooperation on a wide level for more than 15 years through yen loans and technical cooperation by Japanese experts to maintain and restore the antiquities that are displayed in the museum.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, was quoted as saying during his visit to the museum, ‘I had the opportunity to see part of the GEM and I will head to the site of the restoration of the Sun Boats being carried out by a Japanese non-profit organization.’

 

 

 

 ‘The GEM is a symbol of cultural cooperation between Japan and Egypt and I was very moved by the sight of seeing part of the museum, which will be one of the largest museums in the world with the treasures of the ancient Egyptian civilization.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9-Al-Fajr Electronic Portal (2023/5/22)

‘The whole world is waiting for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is considered the largest edifice in the world with 100,000 artefacts, in addition to displaying the collection of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun, which exceeds 5,000 artefacts,’ the portal stressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ‘The museum is designed to display the world's largest integrated collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities and showcase thousands of unique artefacts dating back thousands of years, reflecting the diversity of Egyptian history and culture, and offering a wonderful and creative experience for visitors,’ she added.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘The Grand Egyptian Museum aims to receive 5 million visitors annually,’ she continued, stressing that the museum includes many artefacts, and the whole world is waiting for the opening of the legendary Grand Egyptian Museum, which will not be less than the ceremony of transporting the procession of mummies, and the reopening of the Road of the Ramesses.

10- Al-Dustour Electronic Website

 

Weekly meetings to follow up on developments in the Egyptian MuseumUnder the title "The Grand" on (5/20/2023.

The website wrote, "A plan has been made to secure the main exhibition halls in preparation for starting the work of placing the artifacts inside the display cases."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The website stated on (5/22/2023) that "Egypt has all the elements that qualify it to lead globally in the field of tourism, indicating that starting from 2022 in the years Egypt has witnessed a significant increase in the volume of incoming tourism, and this is due to several factors and efforts made to improve the tourism sector in the country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are some factors that contributed to Egypt's success in increasing the volume of incoming tourism:

- Improving security and political stability: Egypt suffered from major political and security unrest in previous years, which caused a decline in the volume of incoming tourism, but in recent years, Egypt has witnessed a significant improvement in security and political stability, which helped attract more tourists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Focus on improving tourism infrastructure: Work has been done to improve Egypt's tourism infrastructure, including the development of airports, hotels and tourist resorts, which made the country more attractive to tourists.

 

 

 

 - Tourism promotion: Egypt has witnessed great efforts in promoting tourism through advertising and marketing campaigns and participation in international tourism exhibitions, which helped enhance Egypt's image as an attractive tourist destination.

 

 

 

 - Focus on providing unique tourism experiences: Egypt is a unique tourist destination, where tourists can enjoy culture, history, beaches and desert trips, and Egypt has provided a variety of unique tourism experiences, making it a favorite destination for tourists.

 

 

- Providing high-quality tourism services: Egypt has improved hospitality and accommodation services, and provided high-quality entertainment activities, tourist trips, and cultural experiences, which contributed to attracting more tourists.

 

 

- Providing direct flights: Many airlines have opened direct flights to Egypt from different countries, which helped attract more tourists.

 

 

Egypt has facilitated visa procedures for tourists, and improved security, health, and safety services for tourists.

 

 

 

 

Recent events held by Egypt such as hosting the Climate Summit, the Royal Mammoths Transfer Ceremony, the Avenue of Sphinxes Ceremony, and the centenary celebration of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, in addition to the world awaiting the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which will have a very positive impact on Egyptian tourism.

 

 The website added on (2023/5/23) under the title (International Report: The Grand Museum is a Gateway to Egypt's Past, Present, and Future).

 

 

"An international report said that the Grand Egyptian Museum is a gateway to Egypt's past, present, and future, and that it is expected to attract about 5 million tourists upon its opening.

 

 

The international magazine "Travel and Tour World", specialized in travel news, highlighted in a report the meeting held by the Minister of Tourism to review the latest developments in the museum's work in terms of the executive position of construction works, and the work that has been implemented inside the main exhibition halls, where more than 50% of the heavy artifacts have been completed and installed inside them.

The meeting discussed the plan to secure the main exhibition halls, in preparation for placing small and medium artifacts in the display windows, and implementing graphic and multimedia works in the second phase of the main exhibition halls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The report indicated that the Grand Museum area was built on an area of approximately 500 thousand square meters, near the Giza Pyramids, and will include the largest collection of artifacts in the world belonging to the heritage of one culture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The museum is scheduled to display 5,000 artifacts from the Tutankhamun collection as well, including 2,000 artifacts displayed for the first time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The museum also includes huge exhibition halls, and is distinguished by its proximity to the Giza Pyramids area and the New Administrative Capital, making it a gateway to Egypt's past, present and future, and is expected to attract about 5 million tourists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An American report confirmed that the Grand Egyptian Museum will become the largest in the world by 2023.

 

The American website "Stupid Dob", concerned with culture and arts, said that the museum is a destination for ancient history enthusiasts and the archaeological sectors it contains have attracted the world's attention over the years.

 

 

 

 

It noted that the expected opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo will happen soon, which makes a lot of news come from the organization this year, which makes the Grand Museum, which was first announced in 2002, go through a number of setbacks over the years, including political turmoil and financial issues of the recent epidemic.

 

 

11- Masrawy Website

The website said on (5/14/2023) under the title) Metal fences and road development.. How is Egypt preparing for the opening of the Grand Museum?

 

 

 

 

"The world is waiting for the moment of opening the Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the largest museums in the world, which contains 100,000 artifacts, with the display of King Tutankhamun's collection for the first time in full to the public, which exceeds 5,000 artifacts.

 

The state is accelerating the completion of the Grand Egyptian Museum project, and developing the area and surrounding roads at the highest level befitting the huge project whose opening will be the focus of the world's attention in the coming period."

 

 

 

 

 

 

The website added on (5/29/2023) "The world's eyes will turn in the coming period to the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, after its construction is completely completed, which will be a real surprise on many levels to change the concept of archaeological museums, not only at the Egyptian level but also at the global level."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The website added, "The state is trying to expand the concept of the museum itself, after the prevailing idea in all countries of the world was that the museum is only about displaying artifacts, and of course this is the basic and most important aspect of museums, but the commercial and entertainment aspect of this experience has become no less important than the archaeological aspect, especially since it leads to increasing the facility's income, instead of relying entirely on government support as was the case in the past."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12-Al-Watan Electronic Website (5/26/2023)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The website said under the title (Categories exempt from paying entrance fees to the Grand Egyptian Museum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"On holidays and vacations in particular, many people are keen to spend special times in different places, and some of them choose tourist attractions, including the Grand Egyptian Museum.

 

 

 

 

 

To facilitate matters for citizens, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has identified the most prominent categories that will be exempted from the entrance fees to the Grand Egyptian Museum, whether Egyptians or foreigners, and they are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 *Exempting disabilities people from paying ticket fees when entering the Grand Egyptian Museum

 

*Exempting Egyptians over 60 years old. *Children under the age of 6 years.

 

 

 

  13- Misr Al-Balad News Website (2023/5/24)

The site mentioned under the title ‘The Grand Egyptian Museum is creatively designed

 

  Engineer Abdel Hamid Al-Bahbah, the museum's interior design expert, said: The architectural and interior design of the museum is very distinctive and unique, as the museum is prepared and well prepared to receive rain in the area of the Great Hall, the interior design of the Grand Egyptian Museum is mixed with the external architectural design in order to create a transition from the external environment with light and sun to the internal environment, and this method was used by the ancient Egyptians in building their ancient temples, so we find in the ancient Egyptian temples the ‘entrance hall’ Or the lobby of the columns, which is a transitional area for a person to prepare him to enter from the sun and high light to the shadow area, and this transitional stage prepares the person physically and spiritually to enter and move from the hustle and bustle of life to an area of cultural, civilizational and spiritual value, the design of this museum is unprecedented whether inside or outside.

 

 

 

Egypt is the only country in the world that owns pyramids and applies the genius theory to build this museum as a whole.

 

 

 

 14- Al-Youm Al-Sabea website (15/5/2023)

 

The website stated under the title (civilization projects to serve the Grand Egyptian Museum)

 

 

 

 

‘The Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the largest historical and cultural edifices that the world awaits its opening with great anticipation, as it includes tens of thousands of artefacts from the world's oldest civilizations, some of which are exhibited for the first time, in addition to its unique architectural design that will allow visitors to view the three pyramids.

 

 

 

In line with the historical and archaeological value of the area, the state has implemented a plan over the years to develop and upgrade the geographical surroundings of the Grand Museum and link it with the Pyramids Plateau area, to beautify and improve the visual image of the surrounding area and provide visitors and tourists with a distinctive experience characterized by creativity and knowledge.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 He added: ‘The development works witness the upgrading of the roads leading to the museum to facilitate traffic and shape the aesthetic vision of the paths leading to it, in addition to eliminating informal settlements and unsafe areas, increasing green spaces, developing the taming area and moving it permanently from the Pyramids campus, in light of the development works carried out by the state in all vital sectors related to the Grand Museum in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Giza Governorate continues implementing its plan to develop the areas surrounding the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids Plateau to improve visual visibility and remove traffic obstacles,and restructuring the parking system and parking lots, to eliminate randomness and traffic congestion and improve the public appearance in line with the historical and civilisational status of the governorate and the strategic importance of the Grand Egyptian Museum, in accordance with the directives of Major General Ahmed Rashed, Governor of Giza.’

 

The website indicated that "the governorate has begun removing the slum area adjacent to the pyramid and transferring and settling the residents of the Sen El-Ajouz area in fully equipped civilized units, in addition to the development, upgrading, expansion and paving works it has implemented for many important roads and traffic axes leading to the museum, most notably Al-Mansouriya Road - the second entrance to the pyramids from the Sphinx side - which has been developed, expanded and paved completely for a length of 5 km and provided with a tourist walkway and distinctive civilized service points for citizens, in addition to developing the White Road from the centers of Oseem and Kerdasa to Al-Mansouriya and the Grand Museum, and beginning to improve the visual image of the properties overlooking the ring road leading to the museum.

 

 

 

 15- Egypt Times Website (5/23/2023)

 

Under the title "How will the government change the shape of the Ring Road to suit the Grand Egyptian Museum..?"

 

The website said, "The government is working to develop the visual identity of the Ring Road, starting from the beginning of the Ring Road from the Autostrad to the tourist road, as part of the special preparations for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, as the Ring Road is one of the main roads to reach the museum.

 

 The vision of the Faculty of Engineering at Ain Shams University, which depends on dividing the study area into two regions, the first is east of the Nile and extends from the beginning of the Ring Road from the Autostrad to the Nile Corniche, and the second is the West Nile region and extends from the beginning of the Nile Corniche to the beginning of the tourist road, and the two regions were divided into a number of sectors."

 

The website added, "It includes the distribution of palm trees and trees along the development area, and the different patterns of dealing with the spaces and buildings overlooking the proposed Ring Road to be developed, and a number of pictures of plants.

 

 

 

For its part, the Faculty of Engineering at Cairo University presented a proposed presentation to develop the visual image of the Ring Road towards the Grand Egyptian Museum; In preparation for the opening of the museum, it included documentary and analytical studies of the current situation of the road from El-Monib to the tourist road heading to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the condition of the buildings on both sides of the Ring Road, and the findings of the field study and the general plan of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for the design and implementation of rapid transit bus stations, and the parking lot for vacant lands on the Ring Road, and proposals for ways to deal with them.

 

The Cairo University study includes unifying the paint color of the buildings on both sides of the road in harmonious colors, with the addition of some wooden elements at the ends of some buildings, as well as adding some plant elements, and not neglecting the interest in planting trees and palm trees in a manner that suits the nature of the area, adding lighting to some historical and religious buildings, and highlighting billboards that reflect ancient Egyptian civilization.

 

 

 

II-Second Regional Media:

Regional media celebrated the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) as one of the largest museums in the world, noting that Egypt has managed to attract the attention of the world with its ancient civilization throughout the ages, and that the GEM is the most important cultural project for Egypt in the 21st century.

 

 

(1) Al Arabiya (22/5/2021)Al Arabiya channel presented a report accompanied by a video on the details of the museum from the inside and outside. Al Arabiya said: ‘The Grand Egyptian Museum is built on an area of 500,000 square metres, and includes 100,000 pieces, including the gold treasures of King Tutankhamen, to be dedicated to the ancient Egyptian civilization, and a global cultural complex in conjunction with the comprehensive development of the pyramids area.’

 

 

(2) Sky News Arabia Channel (8/6/2021)

Under the title "Before the opening ….How is the Grand Egyptian Museum preparing to dazzle the world?" Sky News Arabia said, "The Egyptian authorities are racing against time to complete the preparations for the Grand Egyptian Museum, in preparation for its opening to visitors in the last quarter of this year, as the museum is considered the largest in Egypt and the world, with a capacity of about 5 million visitors per year, and includes about 100,000 artifacts."

 

 3) RT Arabic (5/4/2023

RT Arabia said: ‘This new museum is designed to be impressive for everyone who stands in front of it or sees it from the sky, when standing in front of it, the pyramids can be seen easily as it does not block the view, and if we look at it from above from the plane we will see that it is the “fourth pyramid”, and the first rib on its straightness will reach the Great Pyramid, and the middle of the building if on its straightness reaches the middle pyramid, and the other rib reaches the smallest pyramid.’

 

 

 

 She added: ‘The design of this museum is unprecedented, Egypt is the only country in the world that has pyramids and the genius theory applies to build this great museum.’

 

 

(4) Middle East (21/1/2023)

 

 

Asharq Al-Awsat said:’ The Grand Egyptian Museum is located about two kilometres from the Giza Pyramids, and Egypt considers it one of the ‘largest museums in the world’, which is counting on it to stimulate tourism, especially since it will witness for the first time the display of the complete collection of the golden pharaoh Tutankhamun, which exceeds 5,000 artifacts, and visitors to the museum can visit the Hanging Obelisk Square outside, the great hall adorned with the statue of Ramses, and enjoy the service areas, while Tutankhamun Hall and the main exhibition halls remain closed until the opening of the museum.

 

5-   Al Ain News Channel (20/1/2023)

Al Ain News Channel reported on the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The Grand Egyptian Museum's approach to supporting cultural heritage and highlighting various cultural activities and artistic events, as well as establishing its role as a platform that combines history, heritage, arts and entertainment, contributing to the promotion of cultural tourism in Egypt.

 

 

6) Al-Ittihad newspaper website (5/11/2018)

Under the headline ‘The Grand Egyptian Museum prepares for the opening by receiving 614 artefacts’, the website pointed out that the Grand Egyptian Museum in Ramayya Square, west of Cairo, received 614 artefacts from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir in preparation for its opening.

 

 

‘The transferred artefacts include 11 pieces of King Tutankhamen’s belongings and multiple groups of pieces belonging to different historical eras,’ he said. He pointed out that among the pieces are a group of Osirian wooden statues covered with a layer of black tar and statues made of colored limestone, all of which date back to the Old Kingdom era, including the most famous statue of Sen Nefer, a senior member of the royal palace during the Fifth Dynasty, and a painting from the 26th Dynasty of King Bismatik I.

 

 

 

 

He added that among the unique pieces that have been moved are King Tutankhamun's wreaths and a wooden box belonging to King Amenhotep II, covered with a layer of white tiles and engraved with the king's cartridges and hieratic inscriptions.

 

 

 

For his part, Issa Zeidan, the museum's Director General of Primary Conservation, confirmed that the first conservation work was carried out for each piece before the transfer, taking into account the use of materials and materials suitable for the monument and not affecting its nature due to the sensitivity of these pieces.

 

 

(7) Al-Sharq Bloomberg Saudi website (30/4/20230

 

‘The museum is located near the Pyramids area and houses more than 50,000 artefacts, which the Egyptian government hopes will boost the country's tourism product and support the hard currency sector,’ the website said.

 

(8)Business Middle East (5/5/2023)

The website said under an article titled ‘The Grand Egyptian Museum:‘The idea of establishing the Grand Egyptian Museum began in the 1990s, and in 2002 the foundation stone was laid for the museum project to be built in a privileged location overlooking the immortal pyramids of Giza, where the Egyptian state, under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the International Union of Architects, announced an international architectural competition for the best design of the museum.’

‘The design of the museum was based on the sun's rays extending from the tops of the three pyramids when they meet to form a conical mass that is the Grand Egyptian Museum,’ the article added.

 

 

 

 Construction of the museum project began in May 2005, as the site was cleared and prepared. In 2006, the largest antiquities conservation centre in the Middle East was established to restore, preserve, maintain and rehabilitate the artifacts to be displayed in the museum's hallswhich was inaugurated in 2010.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Prime Minister issued Decision No. 2795 of 2016 to establish and organize the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, before Law No. 9 of 2020 was issued to reorganise the GEM Authority as an economic public body under the Minister of Antiquities, and President Abdel Fattah El Sisi issued a decision to form a board of trustees of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, headed by His Excellency, and with the membership of a number of prominent figures and international and Egyptian experts.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘The construction of the museum building, which covers an area of more than 300,000 square metres, will be completed in 2021, and will include a number of exhibition halls, each of which is larger than many existing museums in Egypt and the world.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The construction of the museum building, which covers an area of more than 300,000 square metres, will be completed in 2021, and will include a number of exhibition halls, each of which is larger than many existing museums in Egypt and the world.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The article highlighted the importance of the museum and its establishment, saying: ‘The museum is one of the most important and greatest achievements of modern Egypt; it was established to be an integrated global cultural, cultural and entertainment edifice, and to be the first destination for everyone interested in ancient Egyptian heritage, as the largest museum in the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It tells the story of the history of ancient Egyptian civilisation, as it contains a large number of distinctive and unique artefacts, including the treasures of the Golden King Tutankhamun, which are displayed for the first time in their entirety since the discovery of his tomb in November 1922.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to the collection of Queen Hetep Haras, mother of King Khufu, builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza, as well as the Museum of King Khufu's boats, and various archaeological collections from the pre-dynastic era to the Greek and Roman eras.’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘The museum includes places for cultural activities and events such as a children's museum, an educational centre, temporary exhibition halls, a cinema, a conference centre, as well as several commercial areas that include shops, cafeterias and restaurants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to gardens and parks. In April 2021, the contract to provide and operate the museum's visitor services was signed with the winning consortium Hassan Allam , which includes Egyptian and international companies with diverse expertise in the fields of business management, marketing, hospitality, promotion, quality, and occupational health and safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In order to achieve its objectives, the museum is specialized in displaying archaeological collections and using the latest methods and techniques of museum display and digital documentation.

 

 

 

Registering archaeological objects, as well as preserving, securing, securing, studying, maintaining, and restoring them; organizing temporary and permanent archaeological exhibitions inside Egypt; and holding seminars, conferences, cultural and scientific activities and other activities.

 

 Holding seminars, conferences, cultural and scientific activities and other activities; and educating young people and Egyptian society about Egyptian civilization.

 

 

 

 

Reviving Egyptian traditional crafts and arts, through the manufacture, marketing and sale of archaeological reproductions.

 

The Grand Egyptian Museum is currently conducting a limited number of guided tours of the service area, which is the gardens and commercial area that includes a number of restaurants, cafeterias, shops that include leading Egyptian brands, and a gift shop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to the areas of the museum that are open to the public including the Hanging Obelisk area, the main reception hall known as the Great Foyer, and the Glass Foyer.

 

 During the tour of the Great Hall, visitors will be able to view artefacts including the statue of King Ramses II, the triumphal column of King Merneptah, as well as two statues of a king and queen from the Ptolemaic era.

 

The tour will not include any of the museum's exhibition halls, which will remain completely closed, namely the main halls, the Tutankhamun and Great Staircase halls, the interactive exhibition hall, the Khufu Boat Museum, and other internal sections and areas of the museum.

 

This is in anticipation of the official opening date of the museum, which will be determined at the earliest opportunity, and will be announced well in advance of the official opening date so that invited monarchs, presidents and senior officials from all countries of the world can attend the opening of this great edifice.’

 

 

 

9-China Arab Television Network (16/5/2023) (CGTN)

 

 In a video report, the network highlighted the Grand Egyptian Museum and its announcement of organizing a limited number of guided tours and special events in some sections and areas inside it, as part of the preparation for the trial operation, the date of which will be announced later.

 

 The report indicated that the Grand Egyptian Museum, whose foundation stone was laid in 2002, is expected to become one of the largest archaeological museums in the world, and will display 100,000 artifacts. The Grand Egyptian Museum displays ancient Egyptian civilization, starting from the Hanging Obelisk Square, which is the first of its kind in the world, and is the first artifact to receive visitors and direct them to the main hall known as the Great Hall.

 

 Visitors will be greeted by a statue of King Ramses II, and museum visitors will see the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s artifacts and treasures, in one place for the first time since the discovery of his famous tomb.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

III-Third: International Media Mean

The global media coverage of the Grand Egyptian Museum, with praise and the world’s longing for its opening, is certainly a source of pride for all Egyptians, as it will be the most prominent event on the agenda of Arab countries during the year 2023. They all indicated that this event is a great effort by the Egyptian state to dazzle the world with the largest cultural and civilizational edifice in the new republic, and that the museum is one of the most important new archaeological projects.

 

 

 

1-UNESCO (8/4/2021)

 

Under the title "A huge project and the world awaits its opening"

 

 UNESCO praised the Grand Egyptian Museum and its design, expressing its amazement at the unique facade, and the innovations and distinctive ideas that the museum is based on. The organization also expressed its admiration for the Egyptian antiquities displayed in it, and for all the achievements it saw in the context of this huge project, which the world is now awaiting its opening day after day.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) (2/12/2022)

 

 

JICA celebrated the Grand Egyptian Museum. ‘The Egyptian government has always had a great progressive vision and a strong commitment to implement it.

 

 

 

JICA respects the Egyptian government's entrepreneurial spirit and is exploring how to cooperate with it effectively as a close partner, looking forward to increasing cooperation from the people of Japan to the people of Egypt,’ said the head of the JICA office.

 

 

 

He added that the Japanese agency provided two instalments of funding in 2008 and 2016 amounting to JPY 84.2 billion (about $800 million) for the construction of the Grand Egyptian Museum, museum display, information and communication infrastructure and consultancy services, noting that the establishment of the GEM next to the pyramids aimed to preserve, restore and display Egypt's cultural heritage as well as promote research on these artefacts and serve educational activities.

 

 

 

 The technical cooperation with JICA has contributed to the exchange of knowledge and the development of the capabilities of conservators and the conservation and transfer of artefacts, and is set to become the largest regional centre for archaeological conservation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

 

 

 

International Labour Organization (7/4/2019)

 

 

 

The International Labour Organization (ILO) gifted Egypt, represented by the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), 100 trees on the occasion of its celebration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the organization and 60 years of its establishment in Africa and Egypt, where Egypt was chosen from among the 187 member countries of the organization to gift it the 100 trees, as it is one of the first member countries of the organization, and the Grand Egyptian Museum was chosen for being one of the largest archaeological museums in the world, as the museum is scheduled to house more than 100,000 artifacts from the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman eras, which will give a great boost to the tourism sector in Egypt. It will also include a museum garden that will be planted with trees that were known to the ancient Egyptians.

 

 

 

Forbes Magazine: (2023/1/19)

 

 

 

‘The biggest archaeological event in 100 years,’ the magazine said. ’When it opens, the Grand Egyptian Museum will become one of three major government-run museums in the Greater Cairo area covering similar time periods. Many of the artefacts to be displayed at the GEM come from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, dating back to 1902, and in April 2021 a lavish motorcade transported 22 royal mummies from the Egyptian Museum to the newly opened National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, where they are displayed in modern glass screens.

 

 

 

‘The seductive attraction to Egypt is eternal, and Egypt's recent openings of major archaeological institutions have brought back to the country an obsession that has been missing for 100 years, since Howard Carter opened Tutankhamun's tomb, and continues with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which will take place this year and is long overdue.

 

 

 

It will happen this year and it is long overdue. This has prompted some scholars to call for the return of many Egyptian archaeological treasures found in other countries.’

 

 

 

Smithsonian Magazine (2023/1/19)

 

Under the title "The country with the oldest cultural heritage opens the largest archaeological complex in the world"

 

 

 

The magazine said, "Egypt, the country with the oldest cultural heritage in the world, is set to finally unveil this year the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Including the complete treasure collection of King Tutankhamen, which will be displayed alongside prehistoric artifacts, and more pieces from the ancient Greco-Roman and modern eras of Egyptian history.”

 

 

 

“The Grand Egyptian Museum is finally opening this year, and 2023 is set to be a big year for the world of art museums,” she added. “While renovations are set to be completed at a number of existing institutions, such as the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles and the Manchester Museum, there are newcomers that will wow the world, such as the Grand Egyptian Museum.”

 

 

 

Hip Best website (19/1/2023)

"Its opening is the most prominent Arab event in 2023"

 

 

 

With this title, the website opened its first news and said, "Egypt will witness the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum soon, which is the largest archaeological building in the world dedicated to a single civilization, as it is currently open to celebrate only important events only and not the public one.

 

 

 

The Grand Egyptian Museum, whose first stone was laid in 2002, comes with the idea of giving new life to Egypt's archaeological heritage, and although its "partial" opening was scheduled for 2018, it has been postponed several times.

 

 

 

"The site added, "The Grand Egyptian Museum, located southwest of Cairo and next to the Giza Pyramids, has an area of 480,000 square meters and displays more than 100,000 artifacts. If this is the case, the official opening of the Egyptian Museum will be the most prominent event on the agenda of Arab countries in 2023."

 

Swiss Info website (19/1/2023)

 

 

 

"Egypt is turning into a competitive tourist destination"

 

 This was the most prominent headline on the Swiss website, which said, "Egypt is spending billions to become an international tourist and archaeological destination whose image is not limited to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, or the Pharaohs only, but rather it wants to become a competitive international destination by providing a group of museums, landmarks, restaurants, and luxurious living for visitors coming to it."

 

 

 

The site indicatedthat "the museum, which is located just one mile from the Giza Pyramids, will include more than 100,000 artifacts, including all the treasures of King Tutankhamun's tomb, in addition to ancient artifacts representing thousands of years of Pharaonic civilization."

 

 

 

He added, "In 2022, it witnessed nearly 5 million visitors at the beginning of the year, which represents an 85% growth compared to last year, proving that more and more travelers consider Egypt their preferred travel destination.

 

 Travel Path International website specializing in travel affairs (19/1/2023)

 

 

 

The title came in line with this major event, as it was also "The largest in the world for one civilization"

 

The website said, "The Grand Egyptian Museum is approaching its opening in 2023 after completing about 99% of it last October."

 

 

 

“Although the opening date of the museum has not yet been set, it is being closely followed and anticipated by international media.

 

 

 

On December 20, the global entertainment network Time Out chose the opening of the “Grand Egyptian Museum” this year as one of the 22 best new experiences in the world that must be done in 2022, considering that its opening will be “one of the most enjoyable, authentic and unmissable new experiences, events and openings.”

 

 

 

 

 

According to the English-language Pakistani newspaper, Daily Times, the choice was based on it as being “the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization,” as well as its prime location near the Great Pyramids of Giza.

 

 

 

The British newspaper "Daily Mail" (19/12/2021)

 

 

 

The British newspaper "Daily Mail" called in a report published on its website on December 19, 2021, to visit the "Grand Egyptian Museum", describing it as "one of the architectural wonders of the modern era and one of the largest museums in the world", especially with the museum displaying artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamen, expecting that it "will reveal the great wealth of the Egyptian Empire and its royal treasures.

 

 The American Time Magazine (19/3/2023)

 

The magazine celebrated the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum and its 12 halls, which contain 100,000 rare artifacts, some of which the public has never seen before.

 

 

 

Time said that the museum also includes a giant statue of Ramses II, 36 feet long, 3,200 years old, in addition to all the treasures of King Tutankhamen, which number 5,000 pieces.

 

 The British Times (23/4/2022)

The Times described the museum as "the greatest cultural and civilizational project of the current century", and chose it as the second of the 10 most important mega projects expected to play an important role in human civilization in the coming period.

 

 

 

The New York Times (6/4/ 2021)

 

The New York Times published a report on the Grand Egyptian Museum and the details of the museum, stressing that "the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum will be a surprise to the world and will put Egyptology on the map of global tourism and it will play a major role in activating cultural tourism in Egypt, especially in Cairo."

 

 

 

The Los Angeles Times, USA (27/11/2018)

 

 

 

The newspaper described the museum as "large in size, cost and ambition, and that it will be the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization, in addition to the fact that it will include all the artifacts of King Tutankhamun's tomb, which amount to 5,000 pieces."

 

The newspaper spoke in its report on its website about the museum, whose collections are being developed by 100 specialists in 17 laboratories inside it, where they are restoring and renewing the artifacts, some of which date back more than 3,000 years, in addition to thousands of pieces related to the tomb of King Tutankhamun, which were transferred to the laboratories in the museum in preparation for the opening.

 

 

 

 

 

Argentine newspaper "El Nacional"(10/5/2017)

Argentine newspaper "El Nacional" said: "It will become easy to get to know the lifestyle of the pharaoh "Tutankhamun" which dates back 3000 years, through his presence in the Grand Museum in Egypt, as he will be the main factor in attracting tourists to Egypt in the coming periods."

 

 

 

She explained that "the king's belongings consist of a throne chair, a bed, and his own chests, as well as 1,800 artifacts belonging to the young pharaoh who belongs to the 18th dynasty." She added that "all the great discoveries related to the pharaoh who ruled for a short period between approximately 1332 and 1323 BC will be transferred to the museum, and will be the reason for the revival of Egyptian tourism in the future."

 

 

 

Euro News Channel (22/12/2018)

The Euro News Channel pointed out that "the Grand Egyptian Museum is unique in its kind, as it will display 100,000 artifacts, most notably the treasure of Tutankhamun, which was discovered in 1922. These artifacts will be displayed in an area of about 50,000 square meters."

 

The Art Newspaper, a monthly newspaper published in English (1/3/2022

 

 

 

Under the article "The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo... 99% of the Golden King exhibition scenario is completed"

 

 

 

 

 

The newspaper said: “The Grand Egyptian Museum, which covers an area of about 500,000 square meters, is the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization.

 

 

 

The exhibits will appear chronologically from the pre-dynastic era to the Greco-Roman era, and will include the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures, more than 5,300 artifacts, for the first time since his tomb was discovered a century ago by British archaeologist Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor”.

 

 

 

The British English-Language newspaper The Guardian

 

Under the title "A glimpse behind the scenes of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza", wrote: "The Grand Egyptian Museum is Egypt's gift to the whole world," This is what the Minister of Antiquities said , to promote the opening of the New Suez Canal in 2015, amid expectations that this huge project will work to stimulate the Egyptian economy, as officials hope that the Grand Egyptian Museum will attract five million visitors every year, which will help boost tourism, and thus work to support the country’s financial situation.

 

 

 

EnVols magazine in English and the media trumpet of Air France (23/11/2022)

 

 The magazine publicized on its front page saying "Opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum 2023

 

The Grand Egyptian Museum is named after the English acronym GEM, which stands for gem.

 

 

 

The museum will soon open its doors at the foot of the Giza Pyramids near Cairo. At the heart of the museum, visitors will be able to take a close-up look at more than 100,000 artefacts, including all the modern artefacts from Tutankhamun’s treasure.”

 

 

 

National Geographic Website (14/11/2022)

 

Under the title "A Museum Fit for a Pharaoh", the famous website said:

 

"The new Grand Egyptian Museum presents a distinguished display of Tutankhamun's treasures, as it brings together for the first time almost the entire collection of the king's tomb.

 

This museum, located on the outskirts of Cairo at an estimated cost of more than one billion euros, took two decades to build to be a symbol of the restoration of ancient Egyptian civilization.

 

 

 

Visitors are welcomed in the lobby of the new Grand Egyptian Museum by a colossal statue of Ramses II, 3,200 years old.

 

 

 

 

 

The famous French website In Vols (3/10/2023)

 

 

 

Under the title "Opening of the largest museum in the world for ancient Egyptian antiquities in 2023"

 

 

 

The website said "Soon the Grand Egyptian Museum will open its doors at the foot of the Giza Pyramids near Cairo. It allows us to enjoy viewing nearly 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of Tutankhamun's treasures."

 

 French La Croix 21 (16/3/2019)

 

 Under the title "A new grand museum in Giza" the newspaper said: "The new Grand Egyptian Museum was established in Cairo, two kilometers from the Giza Plateau, facing the pyramids, according to the statements of the museum director “it is the largest Egyptian museum in the world,” with 100,000 artifacts.”

 

 

 

The newspaper added, “It is worth noting that this project is not new, but what seemed like a mirage has now become a reality.

 

 

 

The foundation stone for this project was laid in 2002, and it took more than fifteen years for the museum to see the light of day, after years of procrastination, financial arrangements, and political instability.”

 

 

JP Morgan International Bank

 

JP Morgan International Bank highlights the Grand Egyptian Museum project in the brochure that it will issue this year (2023) and distribute to its distinguished clients around the world, which includes a suggested list of recreational, artistic and cultural activities to benefit from during their vacations, including highlighting the most important landmarks and places around the world to promote visiting it

 

 This year's booklet included many ideas and suggestions for places, books, films, and more, including a picture of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is scheduled to open soon, accompanied by some information about it, including that it will be the largest museum of ancient Egyptian civilization in the world, and will display for the first time the complete collection of the golden king Tutankhamun.

 

 

BBC Arabic website (17/3/2023)Where the website talked about the museum, saying, “When it opens, the Grand Egyptian Museum will be the largest in the world that houses antiquities from one civilization, and will display tens of thousands of artifacts that are appearing for the first time.”

 

 

 

The website  that is concerned with arts and knowledge said, "The Grand Egyptian Museum is an architectural marvel and a leading center for scientific, historical and archaeological studies, and one of the most important cultural facilities.

 

 

 

“The website noted in a report that "the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo has been one of the most anticipated cultural buildings for two decades, and is set to be an architectural marvel and a leading center for scientific, historical and archaeological studies.

 

 

 

The $1 billion mega-project occupies a site of around 500,000 square metres next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Pyramids on the Giza Plateau.

 

 

 

 

 

"Inside its halls, what will soon become the world's largest archaeological museum will showcase 3,500 years of ancient Egyptian history, revealed through a collection of more than 100,000 artefacts, many of which will be displayed for the first time," he added.

 

 

 

 

 

Finally, the opening of the “Grand Egyptian Museum” has become the event that everyone interested in Pharaonic culture and civilization in particular has been waiting for all over the world.

 

 

 

 Everyone is waiting to see a new scene from the ancient Egyptian civilization, which has remained a symbol of the genius of the ancient Egyptian and his superiority in various fields, and his recording of his life and civilization in words and images, driven by his firm belief in the doctrine of death followed by resurrection and immortality

 

They Said About the Grand Museum:

 

Zahi Hawaas

The Grand Egyptian Museum is the most important cultural project of the 21st century, it is a global thing that is unrivalled in the whole world, and its opening sends a message to the world that Egypt has preserved its heritage.

 

 

Dr Hassan Selim, Professor of Egyptology at Ain Shams University:

 

The choice of the site of the Grand Egyptian Museum is genius, as it faces the most important monument of Egyptian civilization, the pyramids

Dr Salem bin Mohammed Al-Malik, Director General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO).

 

  This museum that I have seen embodies the great civilisation of Egypt, and also expresses the extent of the great craftsmanship that Egyptians still enjoy through the ages and are inherited and passed down from their ancestors.

 

Hussein Kamal, Director of Conservation at the Grand Egyptian Museum:

 

The Grand Egyptian Museum houses one the largest conservation centres in the world, with 19 laboratories for all types of conservation and is the largest of its kind in the world.

 

He explained that the museum's conservation centre represents an Egyptian school in the science of conservation in general and that it includes laboratories dedicated to preventive maintenance, and that the centre has already obtained ISO certification.

 

He pointed out that the GEM Conservation Centre will also be a centre for training and scientific research, which will contribute to enhancing international efforts in this field.

 

On the display mechanism, Mona Naaman, who is in charge of this file at the GEM, said that its space allows visitors to enjoy more than one experience, in addition to information about the artefacts, stressing that the suspended space in the museum is displayed for the first time in Egypt.

 

Alaa Halabi, Tourism Expert:

 

The  opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum will significantly contribute to promoting cultural tourism in Egypt and the world, and it is one of the country's most important tourist destinations. She emphasized that the Grand Egyptian Museum is the third largest museum in the world and will play a major role in promoting cultural tourism in Egypt and the world.

 

 

Dr Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority:

 

The museum is not just a tourist attraction; it is a national project that enhances pride in Egyptian civilization and is considered Egypt's gift to the world.

 

The British newspaper ‘The Telegraph’ described the Grand Egyptian Museum as ‘the most eagerly awaited museum in the world,’ noting that the two-decade wait will be worth it, adding that the museum represents an unprecedented architectural masterpiece in the history of museums.

 

The newspaper quoted archaeological experts as saying that the innovative presentation method and modern technologies used will allow visitors to have a deeper understanding of the ancient Egyptian civilisation and the details of the daily life of the pharaohs.

 

 

 

Ahmed Amer, Archaeology Expert:

 

The Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the most important, famous, and largest archaeological museums in the world, as attested by international institutions. It has received numerous awards, confirming its uniqueness and global distinction even before its official opening.

 

The Grand Egyptian Museum won the Versailles International Prize, among the seven most beautiful museums in the world for 2024, at a ceremony organized by UNESCO in Paris.

 

Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said that the museum's win reflects its global standing and contributes to its wider promotion, highlighting its unique architectural design. He added that the Grand Egyptian Museum is a national achievement and one of modern Egypt's greatest accomplishments.

 

Ambassador Alaa Youssef, Egypt's Ambassador to Paris, who received the award, noted in his speech during the ceremony the exceptional cultural value reflected in the architectural design of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

 

It combines the rich history of ancient Egypt with complete harmony with the heritage environment surrounding the museum in the Giza Pyramids area, according to an innovative, contemporary artistic vision whose implementation takes into account the latest construction engineering methods to ensure the project's environmental sustainability.

 

Al Arabiya also celebrated the Grand Egyptian Museum, airing a video report detailing the museum's interior and exterior, describing it as one of the largest museums in the world.

 

The Los Angeles Times described the museum as massive in size, cost, and ambition, and said it would be the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. It will also house all 5,000 artifacts from King Tutankhamen’s tomb.

 

 

 

 

Al Arabiya also celebrated the Grand Egyptian Museum with a video report on the interior and exterior of the museum, which is one of the largest museums in the world.

 

Al Arabiya said: ‘The Grand Egyptian Museum is being built on an area of 500,000 square meters and includes 100,000 pieces, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen, to be dedicated to the ancient Egyptian civilisation and a global cultural complex in conjunction with the comprehensive development of the pyramids area.

 

The Argentine newspaper El National reported: "It will become easier to learn about the 3,000-year-old lifestyle of Pharaoh Tutankhamun through his presence in the Grand Egyptian Museum, which will be a major factor in attracting tourists to Egypt in the coming period."

 

 

It added that all the great discoveries that related to the pharaoh, who ruled for a short period between approximately 1332 and 1323 BC, will be transferred to the museum, and will be a catalyst for a future revival of Egyptian tourism.

 

International newspapers reported that visitors to the exhibition will witness dazzling artifacts related to King Tutankhamen’s life and his journey after death. Each artifact on display is significant to King Tut's story, helping us learn how it was used in his daily life and in preparation for his journey to the afterlife.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ongoing Preparations for the Opening Ceremony of the Egyptian Museum:

 

 

On Tuesday, 25-2-2025, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting to follow up on the ongoing preparations for the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, in the presence of Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, Minister of Industry and Transport, a number of ministers, officials of relevant ministries and authorities, and members of the board of directors of the United Media Services Company (UMSC). The Prime Minister began the meeting by noting that President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has approved the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on 3 July, with the much-anticipated event set to take place over several days.

 

In the same context, Dr Moustafa Madbouly explained that there are assignments to a number of ministries and concerned authorities that will be followed up periodically to ensure that the global celebration of the opening is in the best way to promote the Egyptian state and the tourist destinations it enjoys, as well as promoting what has been achieved during the past period.

 

On Monday, 17-3-2025, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired the meeting of the Supreme Committee for organizing the Grand Egyptian Museum opening celebrations, in the presence of Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, Ahmed Kgok, Minister of Finance, Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr. Ahmed Henno, Minister of Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Saber Khalil, Governor of Cairo, Engineer Adel El-Naggar, Governor of Giza and Major General Hossam Hassan, Assistant Interior Minister for GEM, who were all in attendance.Major General Hossam Hassan, Assistant Minister of Interior for Tourism and Antiquities Police, Ambassador Yasser Shaaban, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Cultural Relations, Major General Abdel Rahman Sakr, representing the Giza Security Sector, Brigadier General Yasser Hendawy, representing the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, and officials from United Media Services Company and relevant authorities were also present.

 

 

The scenarios have been presented to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, who directed the formation of a higher committee to oversee the preparations for the opening of the museum, which includes relevant ministers, the governors of Cairo and Giza, and officials of relevant authorities, Madbouly said.

 

Madbouly added that the event will be global and will be widely covered by various media outlets, with a large number of kings, presidents, and prime ministers attending.

 

The Prime Minister noted that security and logistical preparations will be at the highest level, in addition to technical preparations for the event. He also directed to raise the level of readiness at the airports that will receive Egypt's guests.

 

Madbouly said that work has already begun on developing the traffic routes and axes surrounding the Grand Egyptian Museum, noting that the coming months will see the visual image of these axes and routes improved, while ensuring the quality of coordination, lighting, and other works.

 

The Prime Minister pointed out that the celebrations will not only be limited to Cairo and Giza governorates, but will also include a number of governorates, which requires these locations to be at the highest level of readiness.

 

Ambassador Yasser Shaaban noted that invitation lists have been prepared for their majesties, including kings, presidents, prime ministers, heads of companies and other high-ranking officials.

 

The Prime Minister noted that security and logistical preparations will be at the highest level, in addition to technical preparations for the celebration. He also directed that the level of readiness be increased at the airports receiving Egypt's guests.

 

Madbouly confirmed that work has already begun on developing the traffic routes and axes surrounding the Grand Egyptian Museum, noting that the coming months will witness improvements to the visual image of these axes and paths, while ensuring the quality of coordination, lighting, and other works.

 

The Prime Minister noted that the celebrations will not be limited to Cairo and Giza alone, but will also include several governorates across the country, requiring these sites to be at the highest level of readiness.

 

 

 

Ambassador Yasser Shaaban indicated that lists of invitees have been prepared, including kings, presidents, prime ministers, top company CEOs, and other senior officials.

 

The three metro stations near the museum will be structurally ready before the opening, and the ring road and bus stations, which will be mostly or at least externally ready, will also be developed.

 

The meeting saw a detailed review of preparations for the opening of the GEM, including preparations at arrival airports, movement routes to and from the museum, mass transport, as well as the ongoing work in the area surrounding the museum and accommodation hotels, said Mohamed Al-Hamsani, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.

 

The project to improve the visual image of the ring road in Cairo and Giza governorates and the development work at Sphinx Airport were also reviewed.

 

They were talking about the opening of the museum:

 

Most of the talk shows that aired on Tuesday 25/02/2015 highlighted Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's announcement that President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi approved the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum on 3 July, as the event will last for several days, and a number of officials and experts were invited to talk about it:

 

 

I -Officials:

 

Cabinet spokesman Mohamed Al-Hamsani said that the United Company for Media Services will be in charge of organizing the Grand Egyptian Museum opening ceremony, which will be a celebration worthy of Egypt's name, similar to other events such as the celebration of the transfer of mummies from the Egyptian Museum to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

 

The celebration will last for several days, but the main celebration will start on 3 July, and all the preparations for the celebration will be made well before this date, and the details of the celebration will be presented to the president after they are completed and he approves them.

 

Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said that a grand celebration is being prepared, a celebration worthy of the state and the Egyptian people, the achievements of the new republic over the past years, as well as a celebration worthy of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is a shining star among the world's museums, and that a large number of leaders and heads of state are expected to attend the celebration upon prior invitation by the President of the Republic, and that special security and logistical arrangements are being made to receive them.

 

Dr Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, confirmed that the operational aspect of the museum is being supervised and the shortcomings necessary for its operation are being identified, pointing out that the preparations for the inauguration are represented in several things, including the formation of the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, a committee that meets regularly with the United Media Services Company, which will manage the opening ceremony, in addition to meetings with the Prime Minister to present the proposed scenarios in preparation for the final stage, which is the presentation to the President of the Republic, pointing out that the idea of extending the opening for more than one day comes from the fact that the event deserves to be celebrated in Egypt.

 

Mohamed Al-Saadi, member of the board of directors of the United Media Services Company and general supervisor of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, said that the preparations for the opening are in full swing and that there are daily and weekly meetings to prepare for this event, which is an opportunity to convey the Egyptian voice to all parts of the world and to shed light on Egyptian tourism and its various manifestations, the history and customs of the Egyptian people and its true image abroad, noting that work is being done to make the opening ceremony exceptional and to meet the expectations of Egyptians

 

II, Tourism Experts:

 

 Dr Walid Batouti, advisor to the former Minister of Tourism, predicted that the upcoming summer tourism season will be very active after the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is awaited by the whole world, and he expects that after 3 July we will reach the maximum capacity in all Egyptian hotels, and the museum will help attract more investments in the field of hotel and restaurant construction.

 

Magdy Sadek, a member of the Chamber of Tourism Companies, said that 3 July has an important symbolism for Egyptians, and the opening ceremony is expected to attract a large number of presidents and delegations from different countries, noting that the Chamber of Tourism is currently working on the inventory of hotel rooms to prepare for the expected numbers, calling for allowing accommodation in hotel residential units and compounds to accommodate the large number of people expected to attend the opening ceremony.

 

Dr Raymond Naguib, a tourism expert, said that the opening of the museum is expected to make headlines in all international media, and that the event will shed a great deal of light on the Egyptian state and will be a great positive tourist advertisement for the Egyptian state, especially since the museum contains rare archaeological pieces and is expected to enrich cultural tourism in Egypt to complement beach tourism.

 

The Argentine newspaper El Nacional said: It will be easy to learn about the lifestyle of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, who lived 3,000 years ago, through his presence in the Grand Museum of Egypt, which will be the main factor in attracting tourists to Egypt in the coming periods.

 

She added that all the great discoveries related to the pharaoh, who ruled for a short period between 1332 and 1323 BC, will be transferred to the museum and will be the reason for the revival of Egyptian tourism in the future.

 

 

She added that all the great discoveries related to the pharaoh, who ruled for a short period between 1332 and 1323 BC, will be transferred to the museum and will be the reason for the revival of Egyptian tourism in the future.

International newspapers explained that visitors to the exhibition will see dazzling artefacts related to King Tutankhamun's life or his journey after death. Each artefact on display is important to the story of King Tutankhamun, helping us to learn how they were used in his daily life and in preparing for his journey into the afterlife.

 

 

 

Sources:

 

Official website of the Presidency of the Republic

Official website of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

Al-Ahram

Al-Youm Al-Sabea

 Al-Arabiya Net

 Akhbar Al-Youm

 Independent Arabia

 

 

 

 

 

 

that "the museum, which is located just one mile from the Giza Pyramids, will include more than 100,000 artifacts, including all the treasures of King Tutankhamun's tomb, in addition to ancient artifacts representing thousands of years of Pharaonic civilization."

 

He added, "In 2022, it witnessed nearly 5 million visitors at the beginning of the year, which represents an 85% growth compared to last year, proving that more and more travelers consider Egypt their preferred travel destination.

 Travel Path International website specializing in travel affairs (19/1/2023)

 

The title came in line with this major event, as it was also "The largest in the world for one civilization"

The website said, "The Grand Egyptian Museum is approaching its opening in 2023 after completing about 99% of it last October."

 

“Although the opening date of the museum has not yet been set, it is being closely followed and anticipated by international media.

 

On December 20, the global entertainment network Time Out chose the opening of the “Grand Egyptian Museum” this year as one of the 22 best new experiences in the world that must be done in 2022, considering that its opening will be “one of the most enjoyable, authentic and unmissable new experiences, events and openings.”

 

 

According to the English-language Pakistani newspaper, Daily Times, the choice was based on it as being “the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization,” as well as its prime location near the Great Pyramids of Giza.

 

The British newspaper "Daily Mail" (19/12/2021)

 

The British newspaper "Daily Mail" called in a report published on its website on December 19, 2021, to visit the "Grand Egyptian Museum", describing it as "one of the architectural wonders of the modern era and one of the largest museums in the world", especially with the museum displaying artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamen, expecting that it "will reveal the great wealth of the Egyptian Empire and its royal treasures.

 The American Time Magazine (19/3/2023)

The magazine celebrated the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum and its 12 halls, which contain 100,000 rare artifacts, some of which the public has never seen before.

 

Time said that the museum also includes a giant statue of Ramses II, 36 feet long, 3,200 years old, in addition to all the treasures of King Tutankhamen, which number 5,000 pieces.

 The British Times (23/4/2022)

The Times described the museum as "the greatest cultural and civilizational project of the current century", and chose it as the second of the 10 most important mega projects expected to play an important role in human civilization in the coming period.

 

The New York Times (6/4/ 2021)

The New York Times published a report on the Grand Egyptian Museum and the details of the museum, stressing that "the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum will be a surprise to the world and will put Egyptology on the map of global tourism and it will play a major role in activating cultural tourism in Egypt, especially in Cairo."

 

The Los Angeles Times, USA (27/11/2018)

 

The newspaper described the museum as "large in size, cost and ambition, and that it will be the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization, in addition to the fact that it will include all the artifacts of King Tutankhamun's tomb, which amount to 5,000 pieces."

The newspaper spoke in its report on its website about the museum, whose collections are being developed by 100 specialists in 17 laboratories inside it, where they are restoring and renewing the artifacts, some of which date back more than 3,000 years, in addition to thousands of pieces related to the tomb of King Tutankhamun, which were transferred to the laboratories in the museum in preparation for the opening.

 

 

Argentine newspaper "El Nacional"(10/5/2017)

Argentine newspaper "El Nacional" said: "It will become easy to get to know the lifestyle of the pharaoh "Tutankhamun" which dates back 3000 years, through his presence in the Grand Museum in Egypt, as he will be the main factor in attracting tourists to Egypt in the coming periods."

 

She explained that "the king's belongings consist of a throne chair, a bed, and his own chests, as well as 1,800 artifacts belonging to the young pharaoh who belongs to the 18th dynasty." She added that "all the great discoveries related to the pharaoh who ruled for a short period between approximately 1332 and 1323 BC will be transferred to the museum, and will be the reason for the revival of Egyptian tourism in the future."

 

Euro News Channel (22/12/2018)

The Euro News Channel pointed out that "the Grand Egyptian Museum is unique in its kind, as it will display 100,000 artifacts, most notably the treasure of Tutankhamun, which was discovered in 1922. These artifacts will be displayed in an area of about 50,000 square meters."

The Art Newspaper, a monthly newspaper published in English (1/3/2022

 

Under the article "The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo... 99% of the Golden King exhibition scenario is completed"

 

 

The newspaper said: “The Grand Egyptian Museum, which covers an area of about 500,000 square meters, is the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization.

 

The exhibits will appear chronologically from the pre-dynastic era to the Greco-Roman era, and will include the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures, more than 5,300 artifacts, for the first time since his tomb was discovered a century ago by British archaeologist Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor”.

 

The British English-Language newspaper The Guardian

Under the title "A glimpse behind the scenes of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza", wrote: "The Grand Egyptian Museum is Egypt's gift to the whole world," This is what the Minister of Antiquities said , to promote the opening of the New Suez Canal in 2015, amid expectations that this huge project will work to stimulate the Egyptian economy, as officials hope that the Grand Egyptian Museum will attract five million visitors every year, which will help boost tourism, and thus work to support the country’s financial situation.

 

EnVols magazine in English and the media trumpet of Air France (23/11/2022)

 The magazine publicized on its front page saying "Opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum 2023

The Grand Egyptian Museum is named after the English acronym GEM, which stands for gem.

 

The museum will soon open its doors at the foot of the Giza Pyramids near Cairo. At the heart of the museum, visitors will be able to take a close-up look at more than 100,000 artefacts, including all the modern artefacts from Tutankhamun’s treasure.”

 

National Geographic Website (14/11/2022)

Under the title "A Museum Fit for a Pharaoh", the famous website said:

"The new Grand Egyptian Museum presents a distinguished display of Tutankhamun's treasures, as it brings together for the first time almost the entire collection of the king's tomb.

This museum, located on the outskirts of Cairo at an estimated cost of more than one billion euros, took two decades to build to be a symbol of the restoration of ancient Egyptian civilization.

 

Visitors are welcomed in the lobby of the new Grand Egyptian Museum by a colossal statue of Ramses II, 3,200 years old.

 

 

The famous French website In Vols (3/10/2023)

 

Under the title "Opening of the largest museum in the world for ancient Egyptian antiquities in 2023"

 

The website said "Soon the Grand Egyptian Museum will open its doors at the foot of the Giza Pyramids near Cairo. It allows us to enjoy viewing nearly 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of Tutankhamun's treasures."

 French La Croix 21 (16/3/2019)

 Under the title "A new grand museum in Giza" the newspaper said: "The new Grand Egyptian Museum was established in Cairo, two kilometers from the Giza Plateau, facing the pyramids, according to the statements of the museum director “it is the largest Egyptian museum in the world,” with 100,000 artifacts.”

 

The newspaper added, “It is worth noting that this project is not new, but what seemed like a mirage has now become a reality.

 

The foundation stone for this project was laid in 2002, and it took more than fifteen years for the museum to see the light of day, after years of procrastination, financial arrangements, and political instability.”

 

JP Morgan International Bank

JP Morgan International Bank highlights the Grand Egyptian Museum project in the brochure that it will issue this year (2023) and distribute to its distinguished clients around the world, which includes a suggested list of recreational, artistic and cultural activities to benefit from during their vacations, including highlighting the most important landmarks and places around the world to promote visiting it

 This year's booklet included many ideas and suggestions for places, books, films, and more, including a picture of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is scheduled to open soon, accompanied by some information about it, including that it will be the largest museum of ancient Egyptian civilization in the world, and will display for the first time the complete collection of the golden king Tutankhamun.

 

BBC Arabic website (17/3/2023)Where the website talked about the museum, saying, “When it opens, the Grand Egyptian Museum will be the largest in the world that houses antiquities from one civilization, and will display tens of thousands of artifacts that are appearing for the first time.”

 

The website  that is concerned with arts and knowledge said, "The Grand Egyptian Museum is an architectural marvel and a leading center for scientific, historical and archaeological studies, and one of the most important cultural facilities.

 

“The website noted in a report that "the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo has been one of the most anticipated cultural buildings for two decades, and is set to be an architectural marvel and a leading center for scientific, historical and archaeological studies.

 

The $1 billion mega-project occupies a site of around 500,000 square metres next to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Pyramids on the Giza Plateau.

 

 

"Inside its halls, what will soon become the world's largest archaeological museum will showcase 3,500 years of ancient Egyptian history, revealed through a collection of more than 100,000 artefacts, many of which will be displayed for the first time," he added.

 

 

Finally, the opening of the “Grand Egyptian Museum” has become the event that everyone interested in Pharaonic culture and civilization in particular has been waiting for all over the world.

 

 Everyone is waiting to see a new scene from the ancient Egyptian civilization, which has remained a symbol of the genius of the ancient Egyptian and his superiority in various fields, and his recording of his life and civilization in words and images, driven by his firm belief in the doctrine of death followed by resurrection and immortality

They Said About the Grand Museum:

Zahi Hawaas

The Grand Egyptian Museum is the most important cultural project of the 21st century, it is a global thing that is unrivalled in the whole world, and its opening sends a message to the world that Egypt has preserved its heritage.

Dr Hassan Selim, Professor of Egyptology at Ain Shams University:

The choice of the site of the Grand Egyptian Museum is genius, as it faces the most important monument of Egyptian civilization, the pyramids

Dr Salem bin Mohammed Al-Malik, Director General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO).

  This museum that I have seen embodies the great civilisation of Egypt, and also expresses the extent of the great craftsmanship that Egyptians still enjoy through the ages and are inherited and passed down from their ancestors.

Hussein Kamal, Director of Conservation at the Grand Egyptian Museum:

The Grand Egyptian Museum houses one the largest conservation centres in the world, with 19 laboratories for all types of conservation and is the largest of its kind in the world.

He explained that the museum's conservation centre represents an Egyptian school in the science of conservation in general and that it includes laboratories dedicated to preventive maintenance, and that the centre has already obtained ISO certification.

He pointed out that the GEM Conservation Centre will also be a centre for training and scientific research, which will contribute to enhancing international efforts in this field.

On the display mechanism, Mona Naaman, who is in charge of this file at the GEM, said that its space allows visitors to enjoy more than one experience, in addition to information about the artefacts, stressing that the suspended space in the museum is displayed for the first time in Egypt.

Alaa Halabi, Tourism Expert:

The  opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum will significantly contribute to promoting cultural tourism in Egypt and the world, and it is one of the country's most important tourist destinations. She emphasized that the Grand Egyptian Museum is the third largest museum in the world and will play a major role in promoting cultural tourism in Egypt and the world.

Dr Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority:

The museum is not just a tourist attraction; it is a national project that enhances pride in Egyptian civilization and is considered Egypt's gift to the world.

The British newspaper ‘The Telegraph’ described the Grand Egyptian Museum as ‘the most eagerly awaited museum in the world,’ noting that the two-decade wait will be worth it, adding that the museum represents an unprecedented architectural masterpiece in the history of museums.

The newspaper quoted archaeological experts as saying that the innovative presentation method and modern technologies used will allow visitors to have a deeper understanding of the ancient Egyptian civilisation and the details of the daily life of the pharaohs.

Ahmed Amer, Archaeology Expert:

The Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the most important, famous, and largest archaeological museums in the world, as attested by international institutions. It has received numerous awards, confirming its uniqueness and global distinction even before its official opening.

The Grand Egyptian Museum won the Versailles International Prize, among the seven most beautiful museums in the world for 2024, at a ceremony organized by UNESCO in Paris.

Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said that the museum's win reflects its global standing and contributes to its wider promotion, highlighting its unique architectural design. He added that the Grand Egyptian Museum is a national achievement and one of modern Egypt's greatest accomplishments.

Ambassador Alaa Youssef, Egypt's Ambassador to Paris, who received the award, noted in his speech during the ceremony the exceptional cultural value reflected in the architectural design of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

It combines the rich history of ancient Egypt with complete harmony with the heritage environment surrounding the museum in the Giza Pyramids area, according to an innovative, contemporary artistic vision whose implementation takes into account the latest construction engineering methods to ensure the project's environmental sustainability.

Al Arabiya also celebrated the Grand Egyptian Museum, airing a video report detailing the museum's interior and exterior, describing it as one of the largest museums in the world.

The Los Angeles Times described the museum as massive in size, cost, and ambition, and said it would be the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. It will also house all 5,000 artifacts from King Tutankhamen’s tomb.

Al Arabiya also celebrated the Grand Egyptian Museum with a video report on the interior and exterior of the museum, which is one of the largest museums in the world.

Al Arabiya said: ‘The Grand Egyptian Museum is being built on an area of 500,000 square meters and includes 100,000 pieces, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen, to be dedicated to the ancient Egyptian civilisation and a global cultural complex in conjunction with the comprehensive development of the pyramids area.

The Argentine newspaper El National reported: "It will become easier to learn about the 3,000-year-old lifestyle of Pharaoh Tutankhamun through his presence in the Grand Egyptian Museum, which will be a major factor in attracting tourists to Egypt in the coming period."

It added that all the great discoveries that related to the pharaoh, who ruled for a short period between approximately 1332 and 1323 BC, will be transferred to the museum, and will be a catalyst for a future revival of Egyptian tourism.

International newspapers reported that visitors to the exhibition will witness dazzling artifacts related to King Tutankhamen’s life and his journey after death. Each artifact on display is significant to King Tut's story, helping us learn how it was used in his daily life and in preparation for his journey to the afterlife.

Ongoing Preparations for the Opening Ceremony of the Egyptian Museum:

On Tuesday, 25-2-2025, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting to follow up on the ongoing preparations for the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, in the presence of Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, Minister of Industry and Transport, a number of ministers, officials of relevant ministries and authorities, and members of the board of directors of the United Media Services Company (UMSC).


The Prime Minister began the meeting by noting that President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has approved the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on 3 July, with the much-anticipated event set to take place over several days.

In the same context, Dr Moustafa Madbouly explained that there are assignments to a number of ministries and concerned authorities that will be followed up periodically to ensure that the global celebration of the opening is in the best way to promote the Egyptian state and the tourist destinations it enjoys, as well as promoting what has been achieved during the past period.

On Monday, 17-3-2025, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired the meeting of the Supreme Committee for organizing the Grand Egyptian Museum opening celebrations, in the presence of Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development, Ahmed Kgok, Minister of Finance, Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, Dr. Ahmed Henno, Minister of Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Saber Khalil, Governor of Cairo, Engineer Adel El-Naggar, Governor of Giza and Major General Hossam Hassan, Assistant Interior Minister for GEM, who were all in attendance.Major General Hossam Hassan, Assistant Minister of Interior for Tourism and Antiquities Police, Ambassador Yasser Shaaban, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Cultural Relations, Major General Abdel Rahman Sakr, representing the Giza Security Sector, Brigadier General Yasser Hendawy, representing the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, and officials from United Media Services Company and relevant authorities were also present.

The scenarios have been presented to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, who directed the formation of a higher committee to oversee the preparations for the opening of the museum, which includes relevant ministers, the governors of Cairo and Giza, and officials of relevant authorities, Madbouly said.

Madbouly added that the event will be global and will be widely covered by various media outlets, with a large number of kings, presidents, and prime ministers attending.

The Prime Minister noted that security and logistical preparations will be at the highest level, in addition to technical preparations for the event. He also directed to raise the level of readiness at the airports that will receive Egypt's guests.

Madbouly said that work has already begun on developing the traffic routes and axes surrounding the Grand Egyptian Museum, noting that the coming months will see the visual image of these axes and routes improved, while ensuring the quality of coordination, lighting, and other works.

The Prime Minister pointed out that the celebrations will not only be limited to Cairo and Giza governorates, but will also include a number of governorates, which requires these locations to be at the highest level of readiness.

Ambassador Yasser Shaaban noted that invitation lists have been prepared for their majesties, including kings, presidents, prime ministers, heads of companies and other high-ranking officials.

The Prime Minister noted that security and logistical preparations will be at the highest level, in addition to technical preparations for the celebration. He also directed that the level of readiness be increased at the airports receiving Egypt's guests.

Madbouly confirmed that work has already begun on developing the traffic routes and axes surrounding the Grand Egyptian Museum, noting that the coming months will witness improvements to the visual image of these axes and paths, while ensuring the quality of coordination, lighting, and other works.

The Prime Minister noted that the celebrations will not be limited to Cairo and Giza alone, but will also include several governorates across the country, requiring these sites to be at the highest level of readiness.

Ambassador Yasser Shaaban indicated that lists of invitees have been prepared, including kings, presidents, prime ministers, top company CEOs, and other senior officials.

The three metro stations near the museum will be structurally ready before the opening, and the ring road and bus stations, which will be mostly or at least externally ready, will also be developed.

The meeting saw a detailed review of preparations for the opening of the GEM, including preparations at arrival airports, movement routes to and from the museum, mass transport, as well as the ongoing work in the area surrounding the museum and accommodation hotels, said Mohamed Al-Hamsani, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.

The project to improve the visual image of the ring road in Cairo and Giza governorates and the development work at Sphinx Airport were also reviewed.

They were talking about the opening of the museum:

Most of the talk shows that aired on Tuesday 25/02/2015 highlighted Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's announcement that President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi approved the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum on 3 July, as the event will last for several days, and a number of officials and experts were invited to talk about it:

I -Officials:

Cabinet spokesman Mohamed Al-Hamsani said that the United Company for Media Services will be in charge of organizing the Grand Egyptian Museum opening ceremony, which will be a celebration worthy of Egypt's name, similar to other events such as the celebration of the transfer of mummies from the Egyptian Museum to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

The celebration will last for several days, but the main celebration will start on 3 July, and all the preparations for the celebration will be made well before this date, and the details of the celebration will be presented to the president after they are completed and he approves them.

Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said that a grand celebration is being prepared, a celebration worthy of the state and the Egyptian people, the achievements of the new republic over the past years, as well as a celebration worthy of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is a shining star among the world's museums, and that a large number of leaders and heads of state are expected to attend the celebration upon prior invitation by the President of the Republic, and that special security and logistical arrangements are being made to receive them.

Dr Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, confirmed that the operational aspect of the museum is being supervised and the shortcomings necessary for its operation are being identified, pointing out that the preparations for the inauguration are represented in several things, including the formation of the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, a committee that meets regularly with the United Media Services Company, which will manage the opening ceremony, in addition to meetings with the Prime Minister to present the proposed scenarios in preparation for the final stage, which is the presentation to the President of the Republic, pointing out that the idea of extending the opening for more than one day comes from the fact that the event deserves to be celebrated in Egypt.

Mohamed Al-Saadi, member of the board of directors of the United Media Services Company and general supervisor of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, said that the preparations for the opening are in full swing and that there are daily and weekly meetings to prepare for this event, which is an opportunity to convey the Egyptian voice to all parts of the world and to shed light on Egyptian tourism and its various manifestations, the history and customs of the Egyptian people and its true image abroad, noting that work is being done to make the opening ceremony exceptional and to meet the expectations of Egyptians

II, Tourism Experts:

 Dr Walid Batouti, advisor to the former Minister of Tourism, predicted that the upcoming summer tourism season will be very active after the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is awaited by the whole world, and he expects that after 3 July we will reach the maximum capacity in all Egyptian hotels, and the museum will help attract more investments in the field of hotel and restaurant construction.

Magdy Sadek, a member of the Chamber of Tourism Companies, said that 3 July has an important symbolism for Egyptians, and the opening ceremony is expected to attract a large number of presidents and delegations from different countries, noting that the Chamber of Tourism is currently working on the inventory of hotel rooms to prepare for the expected numbers, calling for allowing accommodation in hotel residential units and compounds to accommodate the large number of people expected to attend the opening ceremony.

Dr Raymond Naguib, a tourism expert, said that the opening of the museum is expected to make headlines in all international media, and that the event will shed a great deal of light on the Egyptian state and will be a great positive tourist advertisement for the Egyptian state, especially since the museum contains rare archaeological pieces and is expected to enrich cultural tourism in Egypt to complement beach tourism.

The Argentine newspaper El Nacional said: It will be easy to learn about the lifestyle of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, who lived 3,000 years ago, through his presence in the Grand Museum of Egypt, which will be the main factor in attracting tourists to Egypt in the coming periods.

She added that all the great discoveries related to the pharaoh, who ruled for a short period between 1332 and 1323 BC, will be transferred to the museum and will be the reason for the revival of Egyptian tourism in the future.

She added that all the great discoveries related to the pharaoh, who ruled for a short period between 1332 and 1323 BC, will be transferred to the museum and will be the reason for the revival of Egyptian tourism in the future.

International newspapers explained that visitors to the exhibition will see dazzling artefacts related to King Tutankhamun's life or his journey after death.


Each artefact on display is important to the story of King Tutankhamun, helping us to learn how they were used in his daily life and in preparing for his journey into the afterlife.

Sources:

Official website of the Presidency of the Republic

Official website of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

Al-Ahram

Al-Youm Al-Sabea

 Al-Arabiya Net

 Akhbar Al-Youm

 Independent Arabia