Egypt postpones Grand Egyptian Museum inauguration amid Israel-Iran tensions

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EGYPT has postponed the long-anticipated grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) due to the escalating military confrontation between Israel and Iran, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Saturday.
Speaking during a press conference while touring the northern Beheira province, Madbouly said the current regional climate was not conducive to hosting a major international event. The museum’s opening, originally scheduled for 3 July will now be delayed until the fourth quarter of the year.
He added that a new date for the opening will be announced based on future regional developments. Located near the iconic Giza pyramids and spanning nearly 500,000 square meters, the GEM is billed as the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. It will house approximately 57,000 artifacts, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. — Xinhua

 

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