Grand Egyptian Museum cost $1 billion with 100,000+ artifacts. GEM opened November 4th, cost over $1 billion Went over budget by more than $500 million Houses over 100,000 artifacts including complete Tutankhamun collection
The Grand Egyptian Museum opened November 4th, costing over $1 billion—going over budget by more than $500 million. It houses over 100,000 artifacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection, a giant statue of Ramesses II, and Khufu's solar boat across 120 acres. One notable display is the Shist disc—a 5,000-year-old wheel-shaped object from Prince Sabu's tomb. The video creator notes preferring the older Egyptian Museum as more authentic (1500+ AD).
Key Facts
- GEM opened November 4th, cost over $1 billion
- Went over budget by more than $500 million
- Houses over 100,000 artifacts including complete Tutankhamun collection
- Contains giant statue of Ramesses II and solar boat of Khufu
- Spreads across 120 acres
- Video creator prefers older Egyptian Museum as more authentic
- Shist disc - 5,000-year-old wheel-shaped object from Prince Sabu's tomb - displayed
Related site: Grand Egyptian Museum — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: The Ultimate Egypt Journey: Pyramids, Tombs & Megaliths (Full Documentary) by Wandering Wolf