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The Grand Egyptian Museum set to open: Things to know as you plan your visit

Egypt is gearing up for a grand celebration to unveil its new cultural wonder— the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — on Saturday. The opening ceremony, set to welcome dignitaries and heads of state from around the world, will precede the museum’s official public opening on November 4. Dubbed the world s largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation, GEM will take visitors on a journey that tells the story of Ancient Egypt from prehistoric times to the Roman era through 12 exhibition galleries. More than 20 years under construction, GEM was initially scheduled to open in 2012, but the launch was repeatedly pushed back due to cost reasons and political tensions. It is widely expected to give a...


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