09/05/2025
- The Grand Egyptian Museum Receives 163 Artifacts from the Golden King Tutankhamun’s Treasures
- Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Inspects the Artifacts at Their Permanent Location in the Museum
As part of ongoing preparations for its official opening, the Grand Egyptian Museum has received 163 artifacts from the treasures of the golden king Tutankhamun, transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. This is part of a plan to display the entire collection of the young king together for the first time in one place.
Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, made a point to inspect a number of these artifacts during his visit to the museum’s restoration lab. He was accompanied by Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Museum Authority, Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, along with several senior officials from the museum and the ministry.
The minister explained that this step is part of the final preparations for the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled for July 3rd. He noted that the transfer of the remaining artifacts belonging to King Tutankhamun will continue in the coming period, according to a set timetable, so they can be displayed in their designated halls within the museum.
Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim confirmed that the transfer process was carried out in accordance with the highest international scientific and technical standards. The museum’s specialized team prepared detailed condition reports for each artifact, and carefully executed the packing and transportation.
He added that the museum’s restoration team will carry out the necessary conservation and restoration work in preparation for placing the artifacts inside their permanent display cases, ensuring a comprehensive and dignified exhibition worthy of the young king’s historical status.
During the visit, Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled gave the minister a detailed overview of the most notable items transferred, including the famous ceremonial chair of King Tutankhamun, which was discovered in the corridor leading to the tomb. Other items included a gilded wooden shrine for the canopic jars, as well as a collection of jewelry, ornaments, and necklaces made of gold and carnelian.
The ceremonial chair is considered one of the finest examples of art from the New Kingdom. It is inlaid with ivory, ebony, faience, and gold. The backrest features a sun disk topped by the goddess Nekhbet with her wings spread wide, while the footrest is adorned with golden decorations depicting Egypt’s nine traditional enemies.
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Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
