GEM, otherwise known as the Grand Egyptian Museum has been in design and development for the past two decades and is about ready to finally open its doors. It is going to be the largest archeological museum complex across the globe. The concept first came into fruition when the Egyptian government ordered a contest to see who could design the best structure that is able to house precious treasures that are centuries old and fragile.
This project was later handed over to the Irish design studio Heneghan Peng Architects back in 2003. As it reaches completion, the building will take over 5.2 million square feet of land, located right outside of Cairo along the west bank area of the Nile River.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Archeology Tourism
- The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum complex will increase the demand for archeology tourism in Egypt and create opportunities for the development of similar museum complexes around the world.
- Digital Preservation Technologies
- As the Grand Egyptian Museum complex will house precious artifacts that are centuries old and fragile, there is an opportunity for the development of innovative digital preservation technologies to ensure their long-term conservation.
- Virtual Reality Exhibitions
- The Grand Egyptian Museum complex can leverage virtual reality technology to take visitors on a virtual tour of Ancient Egypt, thus offering a unique and immersive experience to its visitors.
Where This Applies
- Tourism Industry
- The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum complex will create opportunities for the development of the tourism industry in Egypt and other countries with rich archeological heritage.
- Heritage Conservation Industry
- The construction and operation of the Grand Egyptian Museum complex will require the services of heritage conservation experts, thus creating opportunities for companies operating in this industry.
- Virtual Reality Industry
- The Grand Egyptian Museum complex can partner with the virtual reality industry to develop innovative VR exhibitions, thus creating opportunities for companies operating in this sector.
