The transfer of over 160 artifacts from King Tutankhamun's tomb to the Grand Egyptian Museum marks a significant step in showcasing Egypt's ancient heritage. This collection, including a ceremonial chair inlaid with ivory and gold, is part of a larger effort to display the entirety of the young king's possessions in one location. Notably, the well-known funerary golden mask will be the last major item relocated. The Grand Egyptian Museum is set to launch on 3 July, promising to enchant visitors with its impressive architecture and historical displays, including a colossal statue of Ramesses II.
A trove of over 160 treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun has been transferred from the Egyptian Museum to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, ahead of its long awaited launch on 3 July.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities states that this move is part of a plan to transfer and display the entire collection of the young king for the first time in one place.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo retains the major and unique artifacts, including the famous funerary golden mask, which will be the last to be transported.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is due to open to the public on 3 July, featuring a monumental statue of Ramesses II encircled by shallow pools.
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