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- On December 23, 2025, Egypt began a public restoration of King Khufu’s solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum, restoring 1,650 wooden pieces of a vessel discovered in 1954.
- The project is funded by a $3.5 million grant from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
- Egyptian and Japanese archaeologists are using advanced restoration materials.
- The Grand Egyptian Museum opened in November, attracting 15,000 visitors daily, supporting Egypt’s tourism-driven economy.
