A $1 billion museum built to showcase the finest of ancient Egyptian artifacts has finally been opened in Giza after more than 2 decades of planning, building, and setbacks.

Fireworks and drone light shows lit up the desert night. Below, a gala of Egyptian elite, heads of state, and foreign dignitaries gathered around the spectacular building to celebrate the opening.

Comparable perhaps only to Classical Rome and Ming China, no civilization has physically endured as much as the dynasties of Egypt, leaving behind millions of artifacts and buildings.

Seeking for a generation to build a showroom for the cream of this archaeological crop, the Egyptian government hopes it’s opening fully-demonstrates the state’s commitment to protecting this heritage for all time.

“We’ve all dreamed of this

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