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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Samy Magdy

The Grand Egyptian Museum is finally opening with exhibits catered to Gen Z and a collection rivaling the Louvre

The Grand Egyptian Museum is finally having its grand reveal after two decades of anticipation and countless delays.

The museum highlighting Egypt's ancient civilization is set to officially open Saturday. It’s a centerpiece of the government’s drive to boost the tourist industry, a major source of foreign currency in the cash-strapped country.

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