Egypt inaugurates Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing Tutankhamun

Egypt inaugurated the long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids, billed as the world’s largest museum devoted to an ancient civilization and a centerpiece of efforts to revive tourism and the economy. The GEM houses more than 50,000 artifacts and, for the first time since 1922, the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun. World leaders were set to attend an elaborate opening highlighted by a drone light show and orchestral performance. Officials expect up to 5 million visitors a year. The museum opens to the public Nov. 4.