Grand Egyptian Museum marks first anniversary of opening in Giza-Xinhua

People view exhibits at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 28, 2026. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.

According to Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the museum received approximately four million visitors from its official opening in November 2025 through the end of August 2026. The GEM is gradually emerging as a major cultural landmark for showcasing Egypt's ancient civilization and attracting international visitors. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)

Tourists takes photos of an exhibit at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 28, 2026. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows the Hanging Obelisk of Ramesses II at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows the Golden Burial Mask of the king Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows a gilded coffin of the king Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.

People view the Golden Burial Mask of the king Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 28, 2026. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.

People view a gilded coffin of the king Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 28, 2026. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows the Colossal Statue of Ramesses II at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.

Tourists pose for photos at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 28, 2026. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows the Golden Throne of the king Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.

People visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 28, 2026. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.

A tourist takes photos of an exhibit at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt, Oct. 28, 2026. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2026 shows an exhibit at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, Egypt. The GEM marked the first anniversary of its official opening on Sunday. As the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, ancient Egyptian civilization, it took more than 20 years to complete. Covering an area of approximately 500,000 square meters, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts.