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Giza: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Opens Its New Library, Featuring 17,000 Volumes for Research and Culture

by Noemi Capoccia, published on 08/07/2026
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The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza is opening a new library with approximately 17,000 volumes, designed for scholars, students, and cultural professionals. The space, built with support from France, will host conferences, seminars, and initiatives dedicated to research and public outreach.

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza has inaugurated its new library, designed as a center for knowledge, scientific research, and cultural exchange. The project was carried out with the support of the French government and in collaboration with key French partners. The opening ceremony was attended by Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy, French Ambassador to Egypt Eric Chevallier, and the CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, Ahmed Ghoneim, underscoring the collaboration between Egypt and France in the fields of culture and knowledge.

The library houses approximately 17,000 books intended for researchers, academics, students, and specialists in the cultural sector. The space will also host conferences, presentations, book signings, seminars, and other educational and cultural activities.

A book in the new library
A book in the new library of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Photo: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Facebook profile

Giza: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Opens Its New Library, Featuring 17,000 Volumes for Research and Culture
Giza: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Opens Its New Library, Featuring 17,000 Volumes for Research and Culture

Noemi Capoccia

The author of this article: Noemi Capoccia

Originaria di Lecce, classe 1995, ha conseguito la laurea presso l'Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara nel 2021. Le sue passioni sono l'arte antica e l'archeologia. Dal 2024 lavora in Finestre sull'Arte.


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