The move marks the final stage of a landmark relocation project that 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 at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
“The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir will remain open to the public as usual, with only the Tutankhamun Gallery affected by the closure,” said Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA).
The GEM will close temporarily on 15 October to complete organisational and logistical preparations ahead of its grand opening. It is set to reopen on 4 November, coinciding with the 103rd anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922.
The display of Tutankhamun’s treasures promises visitors a unique and immersive experience, offering a comprehensive narrative that captures the splendour and artistic mastery of ancient Egypt during the young pharaoh’s reign.
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