The Grand Egyptian Museum is an international cultural monument of great historical importance, aiming to be the largest archaeological museum in the world, and tells the story of ancient Egyptian civilization in an innovative and comprehensive way. The museum is located near the pyramids of Giza, directly linking ancient and modern history.
Historical significance of the Grand Egyptian Museum:
A comprehensive display of Egyptian civilization: The museum offers an integrated display of all the ages of ancient Egyptian civilization, through thousands of artifacts displayed for the first time.
Treasures of Tutankhamun: The museum houses the entire collection of treasures of the Golden King Tutankhamun in one place, including the famous Golden Mask, providing visitors with a unique experience.
In addition to being a tourist destination, the museum is an educational, scientific and research institution that provides visitors and researchers with the opportunity to learn about Egypt’s history and heritage.
A gateway to cultural communication: The museum enhances Egypt’s cultural standing on the world stage and offers visitors from around the world the opportunity to interact with the common human heritage.
The museum is expected to make a quantum leap in the number of tourists coming to Egypt, which will promote cultural tourism and benefit the Egyptian economy.
The importance and role of the museum in achieving its objectives:
- Display archaeological collections and use the latest methods and techniques of museum display.
- Digital documentation and recording of artifacts, as well as preservation, insurance, study, maintenance, and restoration.
Organizing temporary and permanent antiquities exhibitions in Egypt.
Holding seminars, conferences, cultural and scientific activities and other activities.
Raising awareness of Egyptian youth and society about Egyptian civilization.
Reviving Egyptian heritage crafts and arts through the manufacture, marketing and sale of archaeological replicas.
In the words: A.D. Hamad Kamel Ahmed-Ambassad Al-Nawa Al-Sahmanah, founder of the Faculty of Veterinary, University of Ayn Shams, Under-Secretary of Community and Environmental Development, Chief of Wildlife and Animal Parks, member of the Scientific and Administrative Committee of the Satis Convention, International Expert on Wildlife, Natural Protectors and Biological Diversity of the Ministry of the Kingdom of Morocco, United Nations Development, Consulting the IUCN.
