A Millennia-Spanning Dialogue of Civilizations! The Grand Egyptian Museum, the World's Largest Single-Civilization Museum, is a Spectacle!

Facing the pyramids across the way, it houses the brilliant treasures of Egypt's five-thousand-year-old civilization! On November 1, 2025, after more than 20 years of construction and an investment of approximately 1 billion US dollars, the Grand Egyptian Museum officially opens its doors. This modern architectural marvel engages in a timeless dialogue with the ancient pyramids, writing a new chapter for Egyptian civilization and becoming a precious gift from Egypt to the world. Every corner holds the profound legacy and stunning beauty of civilization✨ 🔶 Triangular Aesthetics · A Perfect Resonance Between Ancient and Modern Architecture Designed by the Irish firm Heneghan Peng Architects, the museum features a giant sloping triangular shape as its core design, precisely aligned with the Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Menkaure in the distance. This allows modern architectural textures to seamlessly blend with the ancient landscape, creating an inherent sense of dialogue across millennia. The east facade stands 46 meters tall and stretches over 800 meters long; its translucent stone material emits a soft glow at dusk. The geometric patterns adorning the facade and the seven mini-pyramid shapes echo the Giza pyramid complex, with every detail paying homage to ancient civilization. 🔶 Visual Axis · A Glimpse Through Ancient and Modern Times The ingenuity of the museum's design lies in incorporating the pyramid complex into the core viewing experience. The architects stated, "This is the first time ancient artifacts and the pyramids are presented together." As visitors ascend, they can frame the Giza monuments through full-height glass walls. The top-floor permanent exhibition gallery directly transforms the pyramids into the "largest artifact outside the museum." Standing before the curtain wall, ancient ruins and modern venues merge into one picture, as if one could reach out and touch the pulse of five millennia of civilization. 🔶 Rare Collections · Unlocking the Sealed Codes of Civilization Within the nearly 500,000 square meters of space, the museum houses over 100,000 precious artifacts. Among them, the complete collection of Pharaoh Tutankhamun's treasures, comprising 5,000 items, will be fully exhibited for the first time. Major exhibits such as Khufu's Solar Boat and the colossal statue of Ramesses II will make a stunning appearance. Each artifact quietly narrates the glorious past of ancient Egypt, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the brilliance and profoundness of its civilization. What's more, it is also Africa's first eco-friendly museum, equipped with solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system, boasting multiple environmental certifications, using modern technology to protect ancient civilization. The Grand Egyptian Museum is never merely a repository for artifacts; it is a living testament to the wisdom of the Egyptian people—as Egyptian President Sisi said, the wisdom that built the pyramids is now embodied in this museum, allowing ancient civilization to shine anew in the modern era. Standing here, the shock of ancient and modern colliding strikes deep within, as if one can hear the long echo of five thousand years of history, making it a worthy journey for anyone who loves civilization and history.