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Egypt’s long-delayed mega-museum will open some of its main galleries, a trial run for full opening

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CAIRO (AP) — Officials say the long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries on Wednesday, showcasing 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient Egypt. The museum, a mega-project near the famed Giza Pyramids which has cost well over $1 billion so far, will open the halls for 4,000 visitors as a trial run until the official opening date, which is yet to be announced. The opening of the museum, which has been under construction for more than a decade, has been repeatedly delayed for various reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 100,000 artifacts of Egypt’s ancient treasures will be displayed in the world’s largest archaeological museum.

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