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2 decades in making, Egypt’s Grand Museum fully opens in gala ceremony

Egypt on Saturday held a glittering ceremony attended by European and Arab royals and presidents to mark the long-awaited ...
NewsBytes

Egypt's $1B Grand Museum opens doors after 2 decades

Egypt has inaugurated its long-awaited $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum, a monumental showcase of its ancient heritage aimed at revitalizing the nation's tourism sector.
The New York Times

Black Artists Embrace Ancient Egypt. Egyptians Aren’t Happy About It.

A new exhibit in a Dutch museum explores how Black musicians have drawn inspiration and pride from the idea that ancient Egypt was an African culture. Egyptians say it distorts their history and ...
AFP on MSN

'We are writing a new chapter': Egypt unveils Grand Museum at Giza

Grand Egyptian Museum as performers dressed in white tunics embroidered with designs inspired by ancient frescoes, greeted guests. “Today, as we celebrate together the opening of the Grand Egyptian ...
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Grand Egyptian Museum opens after 2 decades

After two decades of planning and construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum has finally opened its doors to the world. Located near the Great Pyramids of ...