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Lonely PlanetJul 28, 2026

A Guide To The Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza

After over two decades of planning and construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo is now open to visitors. Here

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National Museum of Egyptian CivilizationMuseumDisplays royal mummies in its Mummies Hall.
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