Speaking to Extra News Channel, Frangoul discussed the challenges of organising the vast number of Tutankhamun artefacts, many of which will be displayed for the first time, and the design considerations taken to accommodate an expected 15,000 visitors daily.
She said that managing these artefacts was one of the main challenges they faced in the design process, revealing plans to divide visitors into two groups according to their interests.
According to Frangoul, a direct passage will lead to the Tutankhamun Gallery, one of the most significant areas of the museum, which will attract the majority of visitors.
She noted that two separate routes will be available to help them manage the flow of thousands of guests each day.
Frangoul also addressed how the new exhibition style provides a clearer expression of the young pharaoh’s treasures compared to previous displays, noting that their approach focused on both the artefacts and their historical context.
For instance, the design will display cases that show not only the artefacts but also items Tutankhamun used in his daily life, along with items from his mummification, as well as the linen layers that once wrapped his body.
She emphasised that all these elements will allow visitors to understand the Egyptian king’s story, engage with it, and experience an emotional connection.
The GEM, scheduled to be inaugurated on Saturday, will see the entire collection of more than 5,000 artefacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun displayed together for the first time in a single hall.
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