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Grand Egyptian Museum is a national archaeological museum in Giza, Egypt. Dedicated to Ancient Egypt and its culture, society, and artifacts, the GEM is the largest museum in the world for a single civilization. Located about 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) from the Giza Pyramid Complex,

the museum houses a collection of Egyptian artifacts from various periods of Egyptian civilization, from the Predynastic Period to Roman Egypt. There are an estimated total of over 100,000 artifacts, including at least 20,000 that were displayed for the first time ever,

such as the complete King Tutankhamun collection comprising 5,398 pieces, on display in a 7,500 m2 (81,000 ft2) section of the museum.[Some newly-restored pieces will be displayed for the first time, such as the second solar ship of Khufu, the collection of Queen Hetepheres (mother of King Khufu),[9] and the collection of Yuya and Thuya (parents of Queen Tiye).

The museum covers a total area of 500,000 m2 (5,400,000 ft2), with a built-up area of 167,000 m2 (1,800,000 ft2) and floor area of 81,000 m2 (870,000 ft2) It will also host permanent exhibition galleries, temporary exhibitions, special exhibitions, a children’s museum, and virtual and large-format screens with a total floor area of 32,000 m2 (340,000 ft2). The GEM was first announced in 1992

actual construction began in 2005, and it was fully completed in 2023 at a cost of $1.2 billion. Trial opening began in October 2024, and the official opening took place on 1 November 2025. The museum was built by a joint venture of Egyptian Orascom Construction and the Belgian BESIX Group.

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why Cairo is tourist attraction

its one of an oldest capitals in the old world captive sightseeing gave a great chance to the travelers to explore an old capitals more than 5000 years has more than hunnerts or toughens of historical sites

what's is Cairo known by

its very known with the one of the old seven wonder of the world Giza great pyramids , khan el kahili bazars , old Cairo mosques and churches and many more sights

is it safe in Cairo to wonder around

its so safe to wake around the city by your self or with a cap to explore the city

what's Cairo famous attraction

The Giza Pyramids complex, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo, the hanging church, Al Azher mosque, Ibn Tulan, and many other amazing sites of the city may all be seen on a Cairo day tour.

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