Cairo: EgyPulse – News Desk
In celebration of the long-awaited official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, located in Giza Governorate near the Pyramids, Governor Adel El-Naggar has directed that large screens be installed in major squares, streets, clubs, and youth centers across the governorate to broadcast this historic and archaeological event to the public.
The governor explained that the screens have been set up in several key locations, including Mustafa Mahmoud Square in Agouza, Galaa Square in Dokki, South Giza in front of Cairo University, as well as along Faisal Street, in front of the Ministry of Irrigation building in Warraq, and other main areas.
Additionally, he announced that the Directorate of Youth and Sports in Giza Governorate will broadcast the opening ceremony in clubs and youth centers through 34 youth and sports institutions affiliated with 19 sub-directorates, allowing citizens of all ages to follow this historic global event that reflects the grandeur of Egyptian civilization.
Governor El-Naggar also noted that a central operations room has been established to operate around the clock until the conclusion of the Grand Egyptian Museum’s opening ceremonies. This operations room will monitor developments on the ground and coordinate among the relevant authorities to ensure the smooth and successful management of this major international event.
Today, the eyes of the world turn to Egypt on a momentous historical occasion worthy of the grandeur of its Pharaonic civilization, as the world now witnesses the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, a monumental edifice that embodies the continuity of an enduring civilization, bridging the past, present, and future. This global event is graced by high-level delegations, heads of state and government, and distinguished cultural figures from across the world.
The Grand Egyptian Museum, spanning 117 acres, stands as the world’s largest archaeological museum and a living link between Egypt’s ancient legacy and its modern identity. Its vast structure, crowned by a 600-meter-wide façade, houses over 57,000 artifacts that chronicle Egypt’s civilization.
Highlights include the world’s first hanging obelisk, the cartouche of Ramses II displayed for the first time in 3,500 years, and the majestic Grand Staircase adorned with statues of Egypt’s kings. The museum also showcases the complete Tutankhamun Collection – over 5,500 treasures from the boy king’s tomb – alongside King Khufu’s solar boats, symbolizing ancient Egypt’s brilliance in art, engineering, and spirituality.
