More than 30 years after its conception and 20 years of active construction, a grand event took place in Cairo.
On November 1, 2025, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opened its doors to visitors, reports a correspondent for the online publication Belnovosti.
$1 billion was invested in the construction of the new cultural facility, The Guardian writes.
This world's largest archaeological complex dedicated to a single civilization is located two kilometers from the famous pyramids of Giza.
Its area is staggering – approximately 500,000 square meters, which is comparable to the area of 70 football fields.
The museum is not just an exhibition space, but an entire interactive cluster.
In addition to the 12 main halls, there is a children's museum, educational centers, conference rooms, and a restoration laboratory that has been preparing artifacts for the exhibition since 2010.
Tickets will cost $4 for Egyptians and $25 for foreign tourists.
For a comfortable tour of the attraction, the organizers recommend allowing 3–4 hours for your visit.
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