A rare ancient boat belonging to an Egyptian pharaoh is being reassembled in full public view at the Grand Egyptian Museum. The live assembly allows visitors to witness the meticulous restoration of a vessel that is thousands of years old.
The exhibition offers a unique glimpse into ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and maritime history.
Issa Zeidan, head of restoration at the Grand Egyptian Museum, said that King Khuf’s 42-meter boat will take four years to complete. It is worth mentioning that the museum has already one Pharaoh’s boat on display. The boat was one of two discovered in 1954, opposite the southern side of the Great Pyramid.
King Khufu ruled ancient Egypt more than 4,500 years ago and built the Great Pyramid of Giza.
The $1 billion museum, also known as GEM, is home to nearly 50,000 artifacts, including the collection of treasures from the tomb of the famed King Tutankhamun, which was discovered in 1922.
