More than 160 treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun have been transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, ahead of its long-awaited opening on 3 July. The items include a ceremonial chair inlaid with ivory and gold and an accompanying footstool decorated with gilded motifs. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities states the move is part of a plan to display the entire Tutankhamun collection together for the first time. The famous golden mask and golden coffins remain at the Cairo museum for now and will be the last items moved.
The transfer matters because it marks a major step toward the full opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, a landmark institution on the Giza Plateau that aims to present the complete Tutankhamun collection in one place for the first time. This consolidation will offer unprecedented public access to one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in history, while the museum itself—featuring a hanging obelisk and a monumental statue of Ramesses II—promises to become a global cultural destination. The careful relocation and conservation of these ancient artifacts also highlight Egypt's ongoing efforts to preserve and showcase its pharaonic heritage.