Near the pyramids of Giza, one of the largest archaeological museums in the world is opening its doors. It houses more than 100,000 artifacts spanning seven millennia of history, with the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun as its crown jewel — displayed across two of the museum’s fourteen exhibition halls.

After twenty-five years of construction, the museum finally opens. It is considered the largest archaeological museum on the planet. The inauguration ceremony is being broadcast live by hundreds of television networks worldwide. The country’s president welcomed the world leaders attending the event.

The monumental “Grand Staircase,” leading visitors upward to the exhibition halls, is flanked by colossal statues of pharaohs and gods.

Seven Millennia Come to Life
Located just outside the capital, near the Giza Plateau, the museum covers an area of 470,000 square meters. It will host around 100,000 artifacts, including 15,000 that have never been displayed before, spanning seven thousand years of the region’s history. Its massive triangular glass façade echoes the nearby pyramids. Visitors can explore twelve vast halls, each devoted to a distinct period — from the Predynastic and Old Kingdom eras, through the Middle and New Kingdoms, to the Hellenistic and Roman periods.

Construction began in 2005 but was delayed by financial crises, the “Arab Spring,” and other regional upheavals. The total cost exceeded one billion euros. Once fully operational, the museum is expected to attract up to eight million visitors annually, providing a major boost to tourism and the national economy.

At the Inauguration Ceremony
Among those invited are numerous international dignitaries, reflecting the global significance of the event. A strict security plan has been implemented: military snipers have been stationed at elevated points around the museum, while mixed police and army patrols monitor the main access routes to the site.