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Grand Egyptian Museum

Egypt

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the Grand Egyptian Museum, often referred to as GEM—a billion-dollar marvel that stands as the world's largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. Located just a mile north of the Great Pyramids…

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  2. 2The Hanging Obelisk: A World First in Engineering

    Before you even step foot inside the main building, you are confronted by a world first: the Hanging Obelisk. This massive monument, dating from the reign of Ramses II, has been ingeniously suspended on four columns, allowing…

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  3. 3The Grand Hall and the Colossus of Ramses II

    Step into the majestic Grand Hall, and you are immediately greeted by one of the museum’s showstoppers: the colossal statue of the mighty pharaoh Ramses II. Standing 30 feet tall and weighing more than 80 tons, this…

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  4. 4The Grand Staircase: A Journey to Eternity

    Rising six stories high and spanning an impressive 6,000 square meters, the Grand Staircase is an architectural marvel that takes you on a chronological journey through the history of ancient Egypt. As you ascend, you are flanked…

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  5. 5The Tutankhamun Gallery: The Humanity of a Golden King

    For many, the highlight of the GEM is the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures, reunited for the first time since their discovery in 1922. Over 5,000 artifacts are displayed in a state-of-the-art gallery that goes…

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  6. 6The Solar Boat of Khufu: Sailing Through the Skies

    Housed in a separate, dedicated building within the GEM complex is the Solar Boat of Khufu, an ancient vessel believed to have been designed to carry the soul of the pharaoh through the skies of the afterlife. Discovered in 1954…

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  7. 7The Conservation Center: Guardians of a Millennia-Old Heritage

    Behind the scenes of the glittering galleries lies the high-tech research and conservation center, where a new generation of Egyptian scientists and conservators are working to study and restore the nation's treasures. This is…

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  8. 8Closing

    As you conclude your visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, you are standing at the intersection of three eras: the ancient past, the vibrant present, and the ambitious future. This museum is more than just a billion-dollar…

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What is Grand Egyptian Museum?

Grand Egyptian Museum is a place in Egypt with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationEgypt
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates29.9932, 31.1244
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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