After a wait of more than two decades, the Grand Egyptian Museum has welcomed visitors into 12 of its galleries – Tamara Davison travels to Cairo to find out if the treasures within are enough to entice travellers to the city before a complete opening
The Grand Egyptian Museum, set to become the world’s largest archaeological museum, has partially opened with 12 galleries showcasing over 4,600-year-old artifacts, including the restored belongings of Queen Hetepheres I. The museum, designed to blend with the nearby Pyramids of Giza, offers a glimpse into ancient Egypt’s history, though some areas remain closed. The question arises: is it worth visiting before its full opening?
