🇪🇬 It's now the largest archaeological museum in the world: the Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors on November 1. Here's what you need to know about the museum in numbers ⤵️ And (re)watch our #arts24 special here ➡️ https://go.france24.com/C1F #gem #grandegyptianmuseum #cairo | FRANCE 24 English

@cairoscene LIVE from the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum: Egypt’s storied past has long fascinated the world — our monuments inspiring museums across continents. And tonight, as the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization opens its doors, the Grand Egyptian Museum nods playfully to Egypt’s obelisks scattered across the globe. | Cairo Scene