Egypt’s immense new antiquities museum opens after two-decade build

Egypt’s much awaited museum showcasing the country’s ancient history opened on Saturday after more than two decades of construction.

Dignitaries, including prime ministers and presidents from around the world, descended on Cairo to attend the long-delayed grand opening.

It was an extravaganza of pharaonic imagery, a drone light show depicting ancient gods and pyramids in the sky, and local pop stars.

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