The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is the world's largest archaeological museum, under construction for more than 20 years and finally opening its doors in 2024. Located at the foot of the Giza Pyramids, it's designed to become the main home for pharaonic treasures — including the complete Tutankhamun collection.

Project History

The idea for a new museum emerged in the 1990s. The old Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square is overcrowded: 120,000 exhibits in a building designed for a third that number. Artifacts were stored in basements, many never displayed.

The international competition was won by ...