Minister Abdel-Latif said the initiative reflects the ministry’s efforts to connect education with Egypt’s broader national development goals and to raise students’ awareness of the importance of protecting the country’s heritage as part of the Egyptian people’s long creative legacy.
He added that the GEM is one of Egypt’s most significant cultural projects, representing the new republic’s vision to invest in citizens by strengthening their sense of identity, knowledge, and pride in the nation’s history.
The minister also instructed education directorates nationwide to ensure the proper implementation of the special broadcast segment in all schools, emphasizing the museum’s cultural importance and the role of schools in promoting heritage awareness.
The GEM, the world’s largest archaeological museum complex, will officially open on Saturday near the Giza Pyramids Plateau.
Spanning more than 490,000 square metres, the museum will display over 100,000 artefacts spanning 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization, including the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures, displayed together for the first time.
Designed by Ireland’s Heneghan Peng Architects, the GEM blends modern design with ancient symbolism. Its alabaster façade, monumental staircase lined with colossal statues, and panoramic views of the pyramids reflect Egypt’s enduring harmony between tradition and innovation.
The $1 billion project was funded through Egyptian resources and international cooperation, notably with Japan’s JICA, underscoring Egypt’s commitment to investing in culture and tourism.
Beyond its galleries, the museum will serve as a cultural hub featuring the Middle East’s largest conservation centre, an education centre, and an arts and crafts centre for interactive learning. It will also include public spaces with shops, restaurants, and landscaped gardens, designed to make it a full-day destination for visitors.
The museum’s inauguration marks a historic milestone for Egypt’s vision of a new republic, placing culture and human development at the centre of national progress.
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