France, Oct. 26 -- After years of delays, the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum - set to be the world's largest devoted to ancient Egypt - will finally open its doors near the Giza pyramids.

The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which has been more than twenty years in the making, had been slated to open its doors back in 2013.

After countless delays - from the Covid-19 pandemic to regional instability - the grand unveiling is now set for 1 November.

Located just a stone's throw from the pyramids of Giza, the museum will be the largest archaeological and antiquities museum in the world dedicated entirely to ancient Egypt.

In October 2024, GEM offered a sneak peek, opening its first 12 galleries to around 4,000 lucky visitor...