British newspaper: The Grand Egyptian Museum "A source of pride" of culture in the entire continent of Africa
Simon Calder, travel correspondent for the British newspaper The Independent, said that Egypt is regaining its history with the upcoming opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which constitutes a "source of pride and happiness" For culture in the entire continent of Africa.
Calder wrote in an article published in the newspaper today that this dazzling new edifice is located near the pyramids of Giza, and reflects its eternal architecture.. The Grand Egyptian Museum has always aroused the curiosity of tourists for many years.
He added, “Finally, the fascinating history of Egypt over thousands of years under the rule of the Pharaohs will be revealed in an environment “Beautiful.” He described the Grand Egyptian Museum as “a source of pride and happiness for African culture.”
Calder pointed out that the Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in the world, with an area larger than the size of the Vatican City. The huge number of artifacts in it is also amazing, and far exceeds the total number in the Louvre Museum.
The British writer praised the “generous” number of daily hours. In which the museum opens its doors to the public, he said that it is a good thing, “If you spent just one minute contemplating each of the 50,000 pieces on display, you would need 12 weeks to see them all.”
He added that of course most visitors will focus on the most famous pieces, starting with the Tutankhamun collection. After a weekend full of politicians and celebrations, the museum will open to the public on Tuesday, November 4. This day marks the 103rd anniversary of the discovery by British archaeologist Howard Carter of the lost tomb of the pharaoh in 1922 in Luxor.
At the conclusion of his article, Calder said that the builders of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo have reached the finish line, and now the journey back to the past begins.
