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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens, Showcasing Tutankhamun's Treasures

10/30/2025

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The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, will open Saturday, displaying over 5,300 artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb, including the gold death mask.
The display is the first since 1922 discovery to show Tutankhamun's tomb items together.
The museum spans 117 acres and includes artifacts from Khufu's funerary boat.
Delays from the Arab Spring and Covid-19 affected the project.
Officials say the opening reflects Egypt's history and signals a hopeful future.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, will open Saturday, displaying over 5,300 artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb, including the gold death mask.
The display is the first since 1922 discovery to show Tutankhamun's tomb items together.
The museum spans 117 acres and includes artifacts from Khufu's funerary boat.
Delays from the Arab Spring and Covid-19 affected the project.
Officials say the opening reflects Egypt's history and signals a hopeful future.