Grand Egyptian Museum Unveils Treasure of Tutankhamun's Tomb

Sat Nov 01 2025 11:03:24 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors, showcasing the complete treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb for the first time, promising a significant boost to tourism and cultural heritage.

Located near the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum is now open to the public, featuring the full contents of Tutankhamun's tomb, which have not been displayed together since their discovery. With around 100,000 artifacts, the museum symbolizes a cultural resurgence for Egypt, aiming to repatriate key antiquities from foreign museums. Local archaeologists hope the museum will foster new research and bring millions of visitors to witness ancient Egyptian history.

Near one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza - Egypt has officially inaugurated what is being hailed as a significant cultural highlight for the modern age.

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), considered the world's largest archaeological museum, houses approximately 100,000 artifacts, spanning seven millennia of Egyptian history from pre-dynastic times to the Greek and Roman eras.

Prominent Egyptologists have asserted that the GEM's establishment strengthens calls for the return of key Egyptian antiquities held abroad, including the famed Rosetta Stone in the British Museum.

A major attraction of the GEM is the entire contents of the intact tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun, which will be displayed together for the first time since being unearthed by British archaeologist Howard Carter. Visitors can expect to see Tutankhamun's stunning gold mask, throne, and chariots.

Dr. Tarek Tawfik, President of the International Association of Egyptologists, emphasizes the importance of showcasing the complete other artifacts that were once hidden away from public view. He notes this exhibition helps preserve the historical context of the original discovery.

With a monumental cost of $1.2 billion, the museum is expected to attract up to 8 million visitors annually, significantly enhancing Egypt's tourism sector, which has suffered due to regional unrest.

Ahmed Seddik, a local guide and aspiring Egyptologist, expresses optimism that the GEM will herald a new golden age for Egyptology and cultural tourism, encouraging global interest in the treasures of ancient Egypt.

With its grand architectural design covering 500,000 square meters, GEM features a striking entrance and a vast array of exhibits, including a massive statue of Ramesses II and a 4,500-year-old funerary boat of Khufu.

Construction delays due to various challenges, including financial crises and the impacts of the Arab Spring, have prolonged the effort to open the museum, first proposed in 1992 under President Hosni Mubarak.

Dr. Zahi Hawass, a prominent figure in Egyptian archaeology, is particularly vocal about the need to reclaim Egypt's heritage, including artifacts housed in foreign museums.

Overall, the Grand Egyptian Museum represents not just a spectacular cultural venue, but also a pivotal movement for Egypt in reclaiming its rightful historical artifacts and enriching the cultural landscape.