Egypt officially opened on Saturday the Grand Egyptian Museum, a long-awaited, billion-dollar showcase of pharaonic grandeur that Cairo hopes will revive tourism and boost its battered economy. - 'Too early to decide' - The museum opens to the public on Tuesday,

Cairo is finally set to open the Grand Egyptian Museum - a long-awaited, billion-dollar showcase of pharaonic grandeur that Egypt hopes will help revive tourism and boost its troubled economy.

There are several permanent exhibitions in 24,000 square feet of the museum, which also boasts a children’s museum, educational and conference facilities, and a large conservation center.