The Grand Egyptian Museum has taken 30 years to become a reality, but it is finally set to open its doors, with an equally ...

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Egypt officially opened on Saturday the Grand Egyptian Museum, a long-awaited, billion-dollar showcase of pharaonic grandeur ...

Near the ancient Pyramids of Giza just outside Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is gearing up for its lavish opening on Saturday after two decades of delays.

The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum is finally nearing its grand opening after two decades of anticipation. The museum, located just outside Cairo, is set to open on Saturday.

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