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Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)


Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

The two colossal statues of a Ptolemaic queen and king discovered by the IEASM during excavations in the sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion are on display at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on the Giza Plateau near Cairo.

It has been announced that the GEM, which is home to the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities worldwide, will open in 2024. However, the museum's Great Hall and Grand Staircase, where the colossal statues are on display, are already accessible to the public. According to its website, the museum is now partially open to receive limited group visits, and to hold some special events.