, Nov. 2 -- Egypt on Saturday officially inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the pyramids and the Sphinx, marking a landmark cultural achievement after nearly two decades of construction. The museum, the world's largest dedicated to a single civilization, was unveiled at a grand ceremony attended by 79 delegations, including heads of state, royal family members, and government officials.

President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi hailed the opening as "a living testament to the genius of the Egyptian people," calling the GEM a symbol of Egypt's enduring legacy as builders of civilization, creators of glory, and messengers of peace. He described the museum's inauguration as "writing a new chapter in the history of the present and the fut...