Near the ancient Pyramids of Giza just outside Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is gearing up for its lavish opening on Saturday after two decades of delays.

The museum, which is set to officially open Saturday, highlights Egypt's ancient civilization and is a centerpiece of the government’s drive to boost the tourist industry, a major source of foreign ...

CAIRO — After two decades of anticipation and countless delays, the Grand Egyptian Museum is finally having its grand reveal.

While the Egyptian pyramids are the most famous, they are not the only ones; in fact, one country has even more.

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Kokannagar Govinda Pathak, along with Sanskruti Yuva Pratishthan Trust, secured a Guinness World Record for erecting a 10-tier human pyramid during Janmashtami celebrations in Thane on August 16, 2025 ...

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Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza were built to endure an eternity, but how remains one of the ancient world’s greatest mysteries. Here’s what archaeologists know. The Pyramids of Giza rise behind Egypt’s ...