A collection of 71 artifacts were transferred to the Grand Egyptian
Museum in preparation for its opening in 2020. Written By/ Nevine El-Aref.
Tarek Tawfiq, GEM Supervisor General, told Ahram Online that the
collection includes several important ancient Egyptian pieces, such as the
beautiful Nes-Ptah’s sarcophagus with an anthropoid lid. Nes-Ptah was a noble
and son of Thebes’ and overseer Montumhat. The sarcophagus is inscribed with
hieroglyphic texts and weighs a staggering five tons.
The collection also includes a red granite sarcophagus for a noble named
User Montu, weighing three tonnes, as well as three colossi depicting the
lioness goddess Sekhmet seated on the throne holding the symbol of life Ankh
and the sun disk upon her head.
Lastly, four canopic jars, with lids depicting
the four sons of Horus, were also one of the artifacts transported to the GEM.
Lastly, four canopic jars, with lids depicting
the four sons of Horus, were also one of the artifacts transported to the GEM.
Eissa Zidan, Head of the First Aid Restoration Department at the GEM,
explained that the collection was subjected to documentation and restoration
before it was packed and transported.
The valuable collection was placed inside wooden boxes and covered with
special foam layers which absorb the vibrations caused during transportation.
The GEM complex, located overlooking the Giza plateau, is a cultural
institution located on an area of approximately 500,000 m2. Adjacent to the
Pyramids of Giza, the complex includes one of the largest museums in the world,
displaying the heritage of the Egyptian civilization. It will contain over
100,000 artifacts, reflecting Egypt's past from prehistory through the Greek
and Roman periods in Egypt.
The museum is set to open in 2020.
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