"The Grand Egyptian Museum has finally made its debut-103 years after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, 33 years after the plan was first announced, and 23 years after its foundation stone was laid. The $1 billion mega-project is the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, housing over 100,000 artifacts."
"Peace is the only path to building civilizations, knowledge flourishes only in an atmosphere of security and stability, and culture bears fruit only when nurtured in an environment of coexistence and understanding."
"Above the pyramids, a flyover of ultralight planes carried banners reading: "welcome to the land of peace". Two orchestras performed-one at the Grand Egyptian Museum and another at the foot of the Great Sphinx. An original musical score titled Message for Peace by Moon Knight composer Hisham Nazih was performed by instrumentalists and vocalists from around 80 countries, conducted"
The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza opened after phased launches, complete decades after plans began and a foundation stone was laid. The $1 billion complex houses more than 100,000 artifacts and claims the title of the world’s largest museum devoted to a single civilization. A dazzling inauguration featured an outdoor celebration beside a 110-ton hanging obelisk about a mile from the Pyramids of Giza, with laser and fireworks displays and a vision to make the museum a "fourth pyramid." International delegations and musical performances emphasized peace, cultural preservation, and global cooperation.
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