History enthusiast, this news will cheer you up! The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is opening its doors for the very first time to display Tutankhamun’s tomb. For young learners, it means history isn’t just in books – it’s around us, ready to explore. The treasures of Tutankhamun aren’t locked away anymore. The Junior Age has all the details.
The Grand Egyptian Museum Opens Doors to Display Tutankhamun’s Tomb:
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located just outside Cairo on the Giza Plateau near the famous pyramids, opened its doors after more than 20 years of planning and construction. Spanning hundreds of thousands of square metres, the facility is being called the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation.
Tutankhamun’s Treasures Under One Roof
What makes this opening truly historic is that for the very first time, visitors can see all of Tutankhamun’s tomb collection in one place. Over 5,000 artefacts from the tomb, including his iconic gold mask, chariots, throne, coffins and more, have been brought together after years of being scattered across different museums and storage areas.
Seeing these treasures in their full context offers a richer story than any textbook. Beyond artefacts, the museum itself is a visual treat. With modern design elements, a glass facade, sweeping staircases and views of the pyramids, GEM links the ancient world with the 21st century. The idea is not just to display history, but to make you feel part of it.
This museum isn’t only about Egypt, showing its treasures. It’s also about education, tourism and international heritage.
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