By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
DailynewsegyptDailynewsegypt
  • Home
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    Public Enterprise Minister discusses cooperation with Aluminium Bahrain
    Public Enterprise Minister discusses cooperation with Aluminium Bahrain
    May 28, 2023
    First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt launches ‘Access’ portal for electronic payments
    First Abu Dhabi Bank Egypt launches ‘Access’ portal for electronic payments
    May 28, 2023
    Sorouh partners with RICON Construction to establish new projects with EGP 30bn investments
    Sorouh partners with RICON Construction to establish new projects with EGP 30bn investments
    May 28, 2023
    Egyptian property sales increase 7% in April: Aqarmap
    Egyptian property sales increase 7% in April: Aqarmap
    May 28, 2023
    Africa needs 10 million housing units annually to meet increasing demand:AFCCA
    Africa needs 10 million housing units annually to meet increasing demand:AFCCA
    May 28, 2023
  • Politics
    PoliticsShow More
    Irrigation Minister reviews preparations for upcoming Cairo Water Week
    Irrigation Minister reviews preparations for upcoming Cairo Water Week
    May 28, 2023
    Al-Sisi affirms Egypt's keenness on security, stability of Iraq
    Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s keenness on security, stability of Iraq
    May 28, 2023
    Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling
    Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling
    May 28, 2023
    Erdoğan wins third presidential term in Turkey after tough run-off
    Erdoğan wins third presidential term in Turkey after tough run-off
    May 28, 2023
    Map of alliances affects second round of Turkish presidential election
    Map of alliances affects second round of Turkish presidential election
    May 28, 2023
  • Interviews
    InterviewsShow More
    I changed my artistic path to create ‘state of wonder’: Tarek Lotfi
    I changed my artistic path to create ‘state of wonder’: Tarek Lotfi
    May 25, 2023
    I adore Ramadan drama, ‘Telt Al-Talata’ series achieved great success: Ghada Abdel Razek
    I adore Ramadan drama, ‘Telt Al-Talata’ series achieved great success: Ghada Abdel Razek
    May 8, 2023
    We aim to establish Egypt as nearshore centre for Software AG for MET region: Rami Kichli
    We aim to establish Egypt as nearshore centre for Software AG for MET region: Rami Kichli
    April 29, 2023
    Egypt-Spain relations witness remarkable development in recent years: Spanish ambassador in Cairo
    Egypt-Spain relations witness remarkable development in recent years: Spanish ambassador in Cairo
    April 18, 2023
    "Al-Asly" series saw my first leading role in TV drama: Reham Abdel Ghafour
    “Al-Asly” series saw my first leading role in TV drama: Reham Abdel Ghafour
    April 16, 2023
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
Reading: Grand Egyptian Museum to showcase world’s first hanging obelisk
Share
Notification
Latest News
Public Enterprise Minister discusses cooperation with Aluminium Bahrain
Public Enterprise Minister discusses cooperation with Aluminium Bahrain
Business
Irrigation Minister reviews preparations for upcoming Cairo Water Week
Irrigation Minister reviews preparations for upcoming Cairo Water Week
Politics Egypt
Al-Sisi affirms Egypt's keenness on security, stability of Iraq
Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s keenness on security, stability of Iraq
Politics Egypt Region
Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling
Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling
Politics World
Erdoğan wins third presidential term in Turkey after tough run-off
Erdoğan wins third presidential term in Turkey after tough run-off
World Politics
Aa
Aa
DailynewsegyptDailynewsegypt
  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Interviews
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Interviews
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2023 DNE News. All Rights Reserved.
Dailynewsegypt > Blog > Business > Tourism > Grand Egyptian Museum to showcase world’s first hanging obelisk
CultureEgyptTourism

Grand Egyptian Museum to showcase world’s first hanging obelisk

Daily News Egypt
Last updated: 2021/01/10 at 5:00 PM
By Daily News Egypt 3 Min Read
Share
Grand Egyptian Museum to showcase world's first hanging obelisk
Grand Egyptian Museum to showcase world's first hanging obelisk
SHARE

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) announced, last Thursday, the installation of the world’s first hanging obelisk, according to sources at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

According to the ministry’s statement, the new design aims to provide the visitor with a unique view, as they will stand on a glass plate under their feet, resting on the base of the obelisk.

The Ministry added that the obelisk’s construction in front of the museum’s facade has been completed following its restoration. The obelisk is now a single unit, which visitors will see before entering the museum.

This design is the first of its kind in the world, let alone Egypt, and represents a very precise system that was made to protect the obelisk body from vibrations.

Visitors will be able to stand on the obelisk’s base, which will be suspended on four columns, and look directly into its interior, which has not been seen for more than 3,500 years. They will also be able to see visitors standing in the distance between the base of the obelisk on the ground, and its body raised above head-level.

Installing the obelisk represents a complex engineering process, as the ancient artefact must not be affected by any vibrations from modern transport. This includes vibrations from Cairo’s underground metro system after the completion of construction work, or from the movement of cars around the museum, the statement added.

The GEM, for which 97% of construction has been completed, is one of the world’s largest museums, and the largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation in the world. It will present more than 50,000 artefacts from Ancient Egypt, including the full collection of King Tutankhamun presented all together for the first time in history to the public.

In April 2020, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi took the decision to delay the opening of both the GEM and the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to 2021, in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The museum will allow its visitors to move freely in a variety of ways between the museum and the nearby Giza Plateau, either on foot, or by golf-buggy or cable-car.

You Might Also Like

Irrigation Minister reviews preparations for upcoming Cairo Water Week

Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s keenness on security, stability of Iraq

Restoring Sudan’s stability will have positive impact on region: Al-Sisi

Egypt unveils ancient mummification workshops, tombs in Saqqara

Africa Day: Egypt celebrates 60th anniversary of African unity

TAGGED: antiquities, GEM, Grand Egyptian Museum, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
Previous Article 2nd Egypt International Art Fair to gather MENA artists for February launch 2nd Egypt International Art Fair to gather MENA artists for February launch
Next Article Egypt Egypt launches ‘Memory of the City’ heritage tours
Ad image
Ad image

Stay Connected

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Instagram Follow
Youtube Subscribe

Latest News

Public Enterprise Minister discusses cooperation with Aluminium Bahrain
Public Enterprise Minister discusses cooperation with Aluminium Bahrain
Business
Irrigation Minister reviews preparations for upcoming Cairo Water Week
Irrigation Minister reviews preparations for upcoming Cairo Water Week
Politics Egypt
Al-Sisi affirms Egypt's keenness on security, stability of Iraq
Al-Sisi affirms Egypt’s keenness on security, stability of Iraq
Politics Egypt Region
Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling
Biden, Republican House Speaker reach ‘preliminary agreement’ on debt ceiling
Politics World
//
Egypt’s only independent daily newspaper in English. Discuss the country’s latest with the paper’s reporters, editors, and other readers.

Quick Link

  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Interviews
  • Culture
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

© 2023 DNE News. All Rights Reserved.

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?