EgyptIn Cairo, final preparations are being completed for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world, which took more than 20 years to build.
The museum will become Egypt's new premier attraction: its collection contains more than 100,000 exhibits, including a complete collection of artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb.
New safety protocols have been developed for tourists: enhanced security measures, evacuation plans, and medical response plans have been developed. Authorities hope the museum will attract millions of visitors annually and become a key cultural tourism destination in the Middle East.
Experts note that the museum's opening coincides with growing interest in Egypt as a year-round tourist destination.
EgyptIn Cairo, final preparations are being completed for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world, which took more than 20 years to build.
The museum will become Egypt's new premier attraction: its collection contains more than 100,000 exhibits, including a complete collection of artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb.
New safety protocols have been developed for tourists: enhanced security measures, evacuation plans, and medical response plans have been developed. Authorities hope the museum will attract millions of visitors annually and become a key cultural tourism destination in the Middle East.
Experts note that the museum's opening coincides with growing interest in Egypt as a year-round tourist destination.