18 thousand Egyptian and foreign visitors to the Grand Museum on the first day of its opening to the public
– International and local media document the massive public turnout
The Grand Egyptian Museum, on its first day of opening to the public today, witnessed a wide turnout and a large influx of visitors who were keen to be among the first to explore this unique cultural edifice, as the number of visitors today reached about 18,000 visitors, both Egyptians and foreigners, according to reservation and ticket records, in addition to an intense presence of local and international media that It came specifically to cover this global event.
Visitors expressed their astonishment at the museum’s distinct architectural design, its vast spaces, its unique halls, especially those of the Golden King, its distinct display scenario, and the integrated visit experience, which includes museum halls and accompanying cultural and entertainment facilities and services, stressing that the museum represents an unprecedented cultural addition to Egypt’s global tourism and cultural status.
And in this On the occasion, Sherif Fathi, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, described today as a historic moment for Egypt and the world. The Grand Egyptian Museum is not only a museum that displays great antiquities and ancient Egyptian civilization, but rather it is an integrated civilizational and cultural experience that embodies the genius of the Egyptian human being. The huge turnout that the museum is witnessing today reflects the passion of the Egyptian and international public to discover this unique edifice, and represents evidence of Egypt’s leading position on the global tourism map.
For his part, Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum, expressed his happiness at the great success he witnessed on the first day of receiving the public, as this turnout reinforces the museum’s mission of providing an exceptional museum experience in which modern technology is integrated with the greatest treasures of Egyptian civilization. He stressed that work continues to provide distinguished services and organize cultural and educational programs to ensure that the Grand Egyptian Museum becomes an essential destination for visitors from all over the world.
The museum continues to receive visitors from the public, while international media coverage of this event continues, which constitutes a qualitative shift in the cultural tourism sector in Egypt.
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