Huge Egyptian Museum Opens for Test Run — VOA Learning English
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The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza will open a limited number of exhibits about ancient Egypt starting this week. The limited opening will be a test run of the still-unannounced official opening of the museum, officials said.
Starting on October 16, 4,000 visitors per day will be permitted to view limited areas of the main galleries, said Al-Tayeb Abbas. He is assistant to Egypt’s minister of antiquities.
Museum officials have repeatedly delayed the museum opening for many reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Some areas have been open since 2022 for limited tours.
The museum is a huge project near the famous Giza Pyramids. The building project began more than 12 years ago and has cost more…
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