The Grand Cairo Museum visitors so captivated that they fall into water • FRANCE 24 English
[Music] At the entrance to the Cairo Museum, visitors are greeted by this monumental statue of Pharaoh Rammeses II. 11 m high and weighing 83 tons. Visitors rush to its feet to take pictures. But be careful and pay attention or you might find yourself in the water. It’s been a common occurrence and it’s been all over social media. The promise was a dive into ancient Egypt, not necessarily the pool. There are no barriers, just markings on the floor, but security are on hand to ensure no one goes for a swim, including this French tourist who is a little bit too close for comfort to the edge. Voila. The security guard, he’s been keeping an eye on us. If you’re a bit scatterrained, you can fall quite easily. You look at it and think that could have been me, too. Keep your distance and take the time to wander around what is now the world’s largest museum dedicated to ancient Egypt. Opened in November, it has 80 galleries spread over several floors. The most popular of which is dedicated to the young king Chutin Camun. Here there’s no risk of getting wet and the only thing you’ll soak up is history surrounded by crowds complete with a view of the desert and the pyramids.
After 10 years of waiting, the Grand Cairo Museum opened its doors in early November – a grand project commissioned by President Sissi, who hopes to attract 7 million additional visitors. The first of them, seem so captivated by the Statue of Rameses II that they may end their visit in the water. Story by France 2 and Morgan Ayre.
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25 comments
I’m glad they got their sh*t back. Except for the Rosetta Stone, which is still at the British Museum.
People are definitely more stupid nowadays
Is this the pharaoh mentioned in the Quran?
Some of them overrated as if they fell into Nile river .
Most places like streets, parking lots and stadiums use a line of bright yellow paint to help give people a heads up on a change in elevation ( steps, curbs, ect.)
They should kick them out of the museum for stupidity
This is simply a mistake in the museum's design. Pure incompetence.
It’s sad they make us pay to see stolen merchandise
Imagine the irony of those works of wonder survived thousands of years outside, now to be disrespected by weirdly-posing selfie tourists.
Ancient nubia and kush on display ❤
More museums need moats.
they literally click bait us to make an ad for the Museum 🤣trash news
They were really all those Trump loving Americans..
Hope a European country doesn't come to still it
Dude in the US they would give you 10 years for that
Mindfulness…the end boss of humans. 🙂
Water below king Ramsis the second huge statue represents the Nile River.., this museum is mind blowing and needs like 3 visits to cover properly! Good job Egypt 👌🏻
That's what you get for not paying attention lol
Safety is always important but are we teaching adults how to walk properly and stand correctly? Less time making selfies and more time enjoying Egyptian antiquities!
Immersive experience intended
They should Install low line taps.
Very very severe serious problem !?
Maybe they were thinking of champagne. "With enough champagne, to fill the Nile!"
Well to give credit to whoever designed it, the floor does look so nice that the water looks like black tiles
Im a real human that would pass by that with no problem, why would i want a picture with a statue when it is of no benefit to me? Its a stupid statue move on.
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