World's largest archaeological museum showcases 50,000 artifacts
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"A major new museum scheduled to fully open by the end of 2025 (with several galleries already open since mid-2024) that will feature more than 100,000 artifacts, including over 5,000 objects retrieved from Tutankhamun's tomb, and is highlighted as a key reason to plan a visit to the country." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A newly opened, massive archaeological museum described as 'the world’s largest archaeological museum,' housing more than 100,000 artifacts spanning over 7,000 years of history." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The Grand Egyptian Museum, located on the outskirts of Cairo near the Pyramids of Giza, is the largest archaeological museum in the world. It offers an in-depth journey through Egypt's 3,000-year history, featuring artifacts from ancient Egypt including the statue of Ramses II, canopic jars, sarcophaguses, and more. The museum spans 50 hectares and includes both rotating and permanent galleries." - Kate McMahon
"Billed as the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, showcases over 50,000 artifacts, including the complete Tutankhamun collection and numerous other historical pieces spanning from 700,000 BCE to the 4th century AD. Although the King Tutankhamun collection and Khufu solar boats remain under wraps, the museum's main galleries, Grand Staircase, and Children's Museum are open to the public."
"The much-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, pegged to be the world's largest archaeological museum, is set to finally open in 2023 with all objects excavated from Tutankhamun’s tomb."
