BBC plugs GEM opening next year

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BBC plugs GEM opening next year

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The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum next March is being featured on the BBC today.

Interesting.....but maybe optimistic? :lol:

Meanwhile they've unearthed various Tut objects (mainly bits of gold leaf) from the depths of the Cairo Museum and put them on display. I guess a number of capital items have already gone to the GEM. I hope current visitors are not too disappointed with what's left.

"CAIRO —
Egypt opened an exhibition on Wednesday to display previously unseen treasures from King Tutankhamun's famed tomb.

At least 55 pieces of fabric decorated with gold that were found in the tomb of the pharaoh, better known as King Tut, will be exhibited in public for the first time since its discovery in 1922, said German conservator Christian Eckmann.

He said the pieces had been kept in storage at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo for some 95 years, without being restored or scientifically examined."

https://www.voanews.com/a/egypt-display ... 17177.html

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If you've ever wondered what Tutankhamun wore under his kilt......

Or maybe disco wear c.1200 BC?


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