The Wall Street Journal: The Grand Egyptian Museum is a Masterpiece by All Standards

The Wall Street Journal described the Grand Egyptian Museum as a masterpiece by all standards, noting that it houses countless treasures, most notably a large collection of artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun.

In a report titled "The Grand Egyptian Museum's Stunning Arrival," the newspaper stated that after decades of work, the colossal museum opened its doors to the public, displaying a vast collection of treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb, along with countless other treasures.

The newspaper added that the museum, which opened to the public on Tuesday following an official opening ceremony last Saturday attended by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and a number of world leaders, is a masterpiece by all standards.

The Wall Street Journal also highlighted the museum's prime location on the Giza Plateau, about 16 kilometers from Cairo, and its expansive area of ​​more than 5 million square feet.

The newspaper reported that the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts that tell the story of ancient Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the end of the Greco-Roman period.

The newspaper continued, saying that the museum has been described as the largest archaeological museum in the world and the most important new museum in the world. After 33 years since it was first announced, and two decades since construction began, the Grand Egyptian Museum has acquired an almost legendary status. After delays due to revolutions, wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum's opening in Egypt was met with overwhelming joy.