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history15 days ago•52 min saved

Tutankhamun’s trumpets: from 3,000 years of silence to a modern museum echo

Two ornate trumpets from Tutankhamun’s tomb—one silver, one bronze—were famously blown during a 1939 BBC broadcast, creating a rare sonic link between ancient Egypt and the modern world. Today they reside in climate-controlled displays at the Grand Egyptian Museum, with stringent security and conservation measures that make future performances unlikely, highlighting the delicate balance between preservation and public access.

via currently.att.yahoo.com|

#archaeology #cultural-heritage #egyptian-trumpets

science-and-history9 months ago•6 min saved

GNR Wednesday 11-12-25: Positive News Update

This article covers recent discoveries and developments including the world's strangest dinosaur with unique armor, a study showing multilingualism may slow brain aging, the grand opening of Egypt's new museum with King Tut artifacts, the public display of lost Habsburg royal jewels, and a promising peanut allergy treatment for toddlers. It highlights significant scientific, historical, and medical advancements and discoveries.

via Daily Kos|

#dinosaurs #grand-egyptian-museum #habsburg-jewels

world9 months ago•1 min saved

Grand Egyptian Museum Opens After Two Decades and $1 Billion

The $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the world's largest dedicated to a single civilization, opened to the public with a grand ceremony, showcasing nearly 50,000 artifacts including treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb, aiming to boost tourism and the economy with an expected 7 million visitors annually.

via AP News|

#cairo #egypt #grand-egyptian-museum

culture9 months ago•4 min saved

Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum Opens with Royal Exhibits and Architectural Marvels

The Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization, opened near Giza after two decades of construction, showcasing over 100,000 artifacts including treasures of Tutankhamun and a 3,200-year-old statue of Ramses II, and is designed to resemble a pyramid, enhancing Egypt's cultural and tourism appeal.

via Al Jazeera|

#archaeology #culture #egypt

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Netherlands to Return 3,500-Year-Old Sculpture to Egypt Post-GEM Opening

The Netherlands announced it will return a 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt after it was illegally obtained and confiscated in 2022, coinciding with Egypt's grand opening of the new Grand Egyptian Museum, which aims to boost tourism and showcase Egypt's ancient history.

via CBS News|

#antiquities #art-restitution #egypt

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Grand Egyptian Museum Opens, Showcasing Tutankhamun and Royal Glamour

Queen Rania of Jordan attended the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum wearing a custom-made red gown inspired by ancient Egyptian dress, symbolizing a blend of tradition and modernity, and highlighting cultural diplomacy during the event.

via HOLA|

#cultural-diplomacy #egyptian-fashion #grand-egyptian-museum

world9 months ago•1 min saved

Netherlands to Return Stolen 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Sculpture

The Netherlands will return a stolen 3,500-year-old Egyptian sculpture, likely plundered during the Arab Spring, after it was found at an art fair and identified as illegally exported. The sculpture, linked to Pharaoh Thutmose III, is considered culturally significant to Egypt, which recently opened the Grand Egyptian Museum to showcase its heritage and advocate for the repatriation of other key artifacts like the Rosetta Stone.

via BBC|

#arab-spring #egypt #grand-egyptian-museum

world9 months ago•4 min saved

Egypt's $1 Billion Grand Museum Opens with Iconic Artifacts and Global Significance

Egypt opened the $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza, housing over 100,000 artifacts and aiming to boost tourism to 30 million visitors annually by 2031, marking a significant cultural and economic milestone for the country.

via Bloomberg.com|

#cultural-heritage #egypt #giza

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum Opens After Two-Decade Journey

The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the world's largest dedicated to an ancient civilization, officially opened after 20 years of construction, showcasing 50,000 artifacts including treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb, and aims to boost Egypt's tourism and economy, though some key relics remain abroad. The museum's design incorporates pyramidal motifs and features extensive facilities, with a projected 5 million visitors annually.

via Euronews.com|

#artifacts #cultural-heritage #egypt

culture9 months ago•6 min saved

Egypt's Grand Museum Opens, Showcasing King Tut's Treasures for the First Time in Over a Century

Egypt has opened the Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza, showcasing 100,000 artifacts including the full display of Tutankhamun's tomb for the first time, aiming to boost tourism and cultural pride, while also fueling calls for the repatriation of Egyptian antiquities held abroad.

via BBC|

#culture #egyptian-antiquities #egyptology

culture9 months ago•3 min saved

Grand Egyptian Museum to finally showcase King Tut's treasures after two decades

Egypt is set to inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum, a $1 billion, modern facility housing thousands of artifacts over 5,000 years, aiming to boost tourism and showcase Egypt's rich history, after years of delays due to political unrest and the pandemic.

via Phys.org|

#cultural-heritage #culture #egypt

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Grand Egyptian Museum Opens with 50,000 Artifacts, Boosting Tourism

The Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest dedicated to Ancient Egypt, opens its doors with over 100,000 artefacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb, offering a blend of ancient history and modern sustainable design, and aims to attract up to five million visitors annually.

via Euronews.com|

#ancient-egypt #egypt #grand-egyptian-museum