Contents of the Grand Egyptian Museum

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The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) , located near the Giza Pyramids in Egypt, is one of the largest archaeological museums in the world. It officially opened its doors to the public in stages starting from October 2023, with full completion expected soon. The museum aims to preserve and showcase Egypt’s rich cultural heritage, especially artifacts from ancient Egyptian civilization.

????️ Overview of the Grand Egyptian Museum

Location: Al-Giza, near the Pyramids of Giza

Size: Approximately 500,000 square meters (larger than the Louvre)

Collection Size: Over 120,000 artifacts (with only a portion displayed initially)

Main Highlights:

Tutankhamun Collection (entirely housed here)

Royal Mummies Hall (similar to the previous Egyptian Museum in Tahrir)

Statues, check here monuments, and treasures from different historical periods

????️ Contents of the Grand Egyptian Museum

The museum is divided into thematic and chronological galleries, offering visitors a journey through 5,000 years of Egyptian history. Here’s an overview of the major contents:

1. Tutankhamun Gallery (Entire Wing)

Houses over 5,000 artifacts belonging to the boy king.

Includes his chariots, thrones, jewelry, weapons , and personal items.

The golden mask and other treasures are displayed in a dedicated section.

This is the first time all Tutankhamun artifacts are exhibited together in one place.

2. Pharaonic Civilization Galleries

Organized chronologically, these galleries cover the evolution of ancient Egyptian civilization:

A. Predynastic & Early Dynastic Periods (c. 6000–2686 BCE)

Artifacts from Naqada cultures

Early hieroglyphic inscriptions

Tools, pottery, and early statues

B. Old Kingdom (c. 2686–2181 BCE)

Artifacts from the pyramid-building era

Statues of pharaohs like Khafre, Khufu

Models of temples and tombs

Funerary objects from royal and noble burials

C. Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BCE)

Beautifully crafted jewelry

Coffins and funerary texts (e.g., Coffin Texts)

Statues of kings like Senusret III

D. New Kingdom (c. 1550–1070 BCE)

Largest collection of New Kingdom artifacts

Items from the reigns of Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), Ramesses II

Temple models, monumental statues, and religious artifacts

Karnak Temple collection on display

E. Late Period & Greco-Roman Period (664 BCE – 395 CE)

Ptolemaic and Roman-era statues

Mummies and sarcophagi

Artifacts showing Greek and Roman influence in Egypt

Rosetta Stone replica (original in British Museum)

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3. Royal Mummies Hall

Features mummies of famous pharaohs such as:

Ramesses II

Thutmose III

Hatshepsut

Seti I

Uses climate-controlled cases and advanced preservation technology

Previously housed at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square

4. Sculpture and Statue Galleries

One of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian statues

Includes colossal statues of gods and pharaohs

Notable pieces: statue of Ramses II at entrance, Sphinxes, and divine statues

5. Treasury Wing

Contains gold and precious items from various tombs

Jewelry, amulets, ceremonial items

Includes the Zoser Treasury Room , displaying treasures from the Old Kingdom

6. Children’s Museum

Interactive exhibits for younger visitors

Educational programs about ancient Egyptian culture

Hands-on replicas and multimedia tools

7. Temporary Exhibition Halls

Rotating exhibits showcasing special collections or international loans

Designed to host traveling exhibitions from other global museums

8. Conservation and Research Centers

State-of-the-art labs for artifact restoration

Digital archives and research library

Training centers for archaeologists and conservators

???? Interactive and Technological Features

Augmented reality (AR) displays

Touchscreen guides in multiple languages

Virtual tours and immersive experiences

Light-and-sound show in the atrium

???? Notable Artifacts on Display

Golden Mask of Tutankhamun

Colossal statue of Ramses II

Statue of Pharaoh Djoser

Sarcophagus of Queen Hetfertabet

Rare statues of Akhenaten and Nefertiti

Ushabtis, canopic jars, and tomb paintings

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???? International Collaboration

Funded partially by foreign donations and loans

Collaborations with institutions like the Louvre and British Museum

???? Future Plans

Full opening expected by 2024–2025

Expected to be a hub for tourism, education, and research

Potential for hosting international conferences and exhibitions

???? Sources

Official GEM website: www.gemuseum.com.eg

UNESCO reports

Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

Media coverage from 2023–2024 openings

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CONTENTS OF THE GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM

Contents of the Grand Egyptian Museum