Grand Egyptian Museum Under Fire For A Policy Critics Say Gives Foreign Tourists An Unfair Advantage

After two decades of anticipation, Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum finally opened its doors at the start of this month. With more than 5.3 million square feet, the museum showcases over 100,000 artifacts across 30 dynasties. It's no surprise that it welcomed large crowds during its first weeks of operation.

However, the past few weeks have been more complicated than expected. A visitor-quota system, intended to regulate daily capacity, has sparked frustration among locals—especially after scenes of overcrowding and denied entry went viral online. One Egyptian lawmaker is now arguing that the policy unfairly favors foreign tourists .

Here's what the quota looks like and how it may affect future visitors.

Heavy Crowds Tested The Grand Egyptian Museum’s Capacity Limits

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