The Rosetta Stone Does Not Belong in Egypt

The Rosetta Stone does not belong in Egypt

It was inevitable that the Grand Egyptian Museum outside Cairo would accompany its much-delayed opening with demands for the restitution of several of the most famous objects that have survived from the days of the Pharaohs. It was inevitable too that this effort would be fronted by the irrepressible Zahi Hawass, formerly the government minister

A look inside Egypt’s newly unveiled Grand Egyptian Museum

After two decades and an estimated cost of $1bn, the Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors to the public on Tuesday.

Cairo Unveils ‘Grand Egyptian Museum’ Filled with Thousands of Artifacts

The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo held its inaugural event on Saturday, bringing over 100,000 artifacts together in a massive facility.

Egypt unveils new museum after years of delays

Egypt inaugurates the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids, showcasing King Tut’s treasures and boosting tourism and the economy.

After thirty years Egypt’s Grand Museum opens its doors to the world

After almost thirty years since its announcement, through three presidents, political upheavals, wars, and even a global pandemic, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has finally opened its doors to the public. Conceived in the 1990s and officially launched by President Hosni Mubarak in 2002, the project is now regarded as one of Egypt’s most significant cultural endeavours. The opening ceremony, presided over by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, was …