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- Grand Egyptian archive (GEM) cairo It is scheduled to open to the public after two decades on Tuesday, November 4. Construction started and is 12 years behind its initial schedule.
- The multibillion-dollar project, located near the Giza Pyramids, faced significant delays due to factors including the Arab Spring, the COVID pandemic and the conflict in Gaza.
- Recognized as the world’s largest museum, GEM will showcase an extensive collection of 50,000 artefactsWhich prominently includes the Tutankhamun collection and the 36-foot statue of Ramses II.
- The public opening aligns with the 103rd anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter, with the ‘Golden Pharaoh’ collection expected to be a primary attraction.
- Tickets for international visitors cost $30 (£23) and must be purchased through the official website, Visit-gem.com, which has specific rules regarding photography and restrictions on live streaming.