Grand Egyptian Museum Opens
(MENAFN) After years of eager anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Pyramids officially opened its doors on Saturday evening, becoming the world’s largest archaeological complex dedicated to a single civilization.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi along with delegations from 79 countries, including 39 led by kings, princes, and heads of state and government.
The event featured musical performances in one of the museum’s courtyards, with the three iconic pyramids forming a dramatic backdrop.
Artists performed in elaborate pharaonic costumes, creating the impression of a majestic ceremonial procession.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly hailed the museum as a “unique global edifice” and an “exceptional event in Egypt’s history.”
“This dream has lived in our imagination for years. This world-class monument is a gift from Egypt to humanity -- a nation with more than 7,000 years of history,” he remarked at a press briefing prior to the opening.
Madbouly expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the project from its initial concept to its completion, highlighting that the majority of construction occurred over the last seven years.
He detailed that the museum’s concept emerged around 30 years ago, followed by preparatory studies, design competitions, and architectural planning before the actual construction commenced.
Board of Trustees member and businessman Mohamed Mansour forecasted that the museum is expected to welcome more than five million visitors each year.
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