Egypt to announce opening of world’s largest open museum in Luxor governorate

As part of Egypt’s efforts to boost tourism, the Ministry of Antiquities bets on the restoration of El-Kebash Road in Luxor, which is one of the biggest open-air archaeological sites in the world.
Tourists visit the Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt, March 10, 2020.
Tourists visit the Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt, March 10, 2020. - Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images
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Egypt is putting the final touch to the opening ceremony of the Great Processional Way (El-Kebash Road), which will be held in Luxor in November. It will be the world's largest open-air museum, according to the Egyptian government.

On Aug. 24, Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly visited El-Kebash Road in Luxor governorate to inspect the preparations for the grand opening in November.

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