The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), an architectural marvel nestled on the Giza Plateau, officially opened its doors following an impressive ceremony led by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Located just two kilometres from the Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of King Khufu, this monumental institution is poised to become one of the most prominent cultural landmarks of the modern era.
The inauguration was a global spectacle, attended by a distinguished roster of international dignitaries. The event drew approximately 18 heads of state, 8 prime ministers, and 40 high-level ministerial and parliamentary delegations, alongside 6 delegations from regional and international organisations. This included several African Heads of State such as the Presidents of Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Eritrea, Somalia, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, and Libya. They are joined by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, the Prime Minister of Uganda, and numerous other world leaders.This gathering of 79 official delegations from around the world, including 39 led by monarchs, princes, and heads of state and government, underscored the profound international interest in Egyptian civilisation and Cairo’s enduring cultural and humanitarian role.
Covering an expansive 500,000 square metres, with 120,000 square metres dedicated to lush gardens, the GEM offers an immersive journey through millennia of Egyptian history. Its 12 exhibition halls span from pre-dynastic eras to the end of the Roman period in Egypt, showcasing over 100,000 artefacts.
The Hanging Obelisk: Greeting visitors in the outdoor plaza is the majestic ‘Hanging Obelisk’ of King Ramses II, relocated from San El Hagar. Its innovative display on a raised base allows, for the first time in 3,500 years, a view of Ramses II’s cartouche, hidden for millennia at its base. Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt’s most celebrated pharaohs, reigned during the New Kingdom from approximately 1279 to 1213 BC.
Statue of Ramses II: The colossal pink granite statue of Ramses II, standing at 11.30 metres tall and weighing 83.4 tonnes, is the first monumental artefact to welcome visitors in the museum’s Grand Atrium. Discovered in 1820, this magnificent statue was famously moved to Ramses Square in Cairo in 1955 before its final relocation to the GEM in 2006.
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The inauguration was a global spectacle, attended by a distinguished roster of international dignitaries. The event drew approximately 18 heads of state, 8 prime ministers, and 40 high-level ministerial and parliamentary delegations, alongside 6 delegations from regional and international organisations. This included several African Heads of State such as the Presidents of Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Eritrea, Somalia, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, and Libya. They are joined by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, the Prime Minister of Uganda, and numerous other world leaders.This gathering of 79 official delegations from around the world, including 39 led by monarchs, princes, and heads of state and government, underscored the profound international interest in Egyptian civilisation and Cairo’s enduring cultural and humanitarian role.
Covering an expansive 500,000 square metres, with 120,000 square metres dedicated to lush gardens, the GEM offers an immersive journey through millennia of Egyptian history. Its 12 exhibition halls span from pre-dynastic eras to the end of the Roman period in Egypt, showcasing over 100,000 artefacts.
The Hanging Obelisk: Greeting visitors in the outdoor plaza is the majestic ‘Hanging Obelisk’ of King Ramses II, relocated from San El Hagar. Its innovative display on a raised base allows, for the first time in 3,500 years, a view of Ramses II’s cartouche, hidden for millennia at its base. Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt’s most celebrated pharaohs, reigned during the New Kingdom from approximately 1279 to 1213 BC.
Statue of Ramses II: The colossal pink granite statue of Ramses II, standing at 11.30 metres tall and weighing 83.4 tonnes, is the first monumental artefact to welcome visitors in the museum’s Grand Atrium. Discovered in 1820, this magnificent statue was famously moved to Ramses Square in Cairo in 1955 before its final relocation to the GEM in 2006.
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The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), an architectural marvel nestled on the Giza Plateau, officially opened its doors following an impressive ceremony led by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Located just two kilometres from the Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of King Khufu...
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