Khufu’s solar boat moves to Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities and Tourism has moved the solar boat of King Khufu from its 1985 museum at the foot of the Pyramid to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on the close-by Giza Pyramids Plateau. King Khufu reigned over Egypt in 2589 – 2566BC and built the Great Pyramid at Giza. The 20-ton, 42-metre-long … Continue reading Khufu’s solar boat moves to Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)