点评:Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
The Experience:
First, the positives: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is an architectural triumph. The building itself is outstanding, and the exhibits are a solid 10/10. Standing before Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus and seeing his gilded nested shrines (the "boxes" he was buried in) displayed in such a setting was a truly profound and magnificent experience. The collection is world-class.
Areas for Improvement:
However, the arrival experience needs significant work. Upon arrival, information was virtually non-existent. We encountered a confused crowd and only managed to enter because we saw others showing mobile tickets to a guard—had we not copied them by chance, we might have missed our time slot. There was no clear signage or guidance from the outer entrance, through security, to the waiting area, and the little information available initially was only in Arabic.
Once inside, while artifact descriptions are in both English and Arabic, they are very brief. Given the magnitude of the collection, more detailed historical context would be appreciated.
Important Tip for Visitors:
Be prepared for the temperature! The air conditioning is extremely powerful, to the point where it felt like walking through a refrigerator. It was freezing, especially in the lower galleries—so much so that we ended up with sore throats the next day. Definitely bring a warm jacket or sweater, even if it is hot outside.
Verdict:
Overall, a must-see for the stunning architecture and treasures, but be prepared for some chaotic logistics at the entrance and bring warm clothes for the galleries.
翻译:评分:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
体验:
首先说说优点:大埃及博物馆 (GEM) 是一座建筑杰作。建筑本身就非常出色,展品更是无可挑剔,满分10分。站在图坦卡蒙的石棺前,欣赏他镀金的层层嵌套神龛(他下葬的“盒子”)在如此宏伟的环境中展出,真是一次意义非凡、令人叹为观止的体验。馆藏堪称世界一流。
需要改进的地方:
然而,入馆体验还有待改进。抵达后,几乎没有任何信息。我们遇到了一群不知所措的游客,之所以能进入,是因为看到其他人向保安出示了电子票——如果我们不是偶然地复制了他们的电子票,很可能就错过了我们的参观时间。从外部入口到安检,再到等候区,没有任何清晰的指示牌或引导,而且最初仅有的少量信息也只有阿拉伯语版本。
进入博物馆后,虽然文物说明有英文和阿拉伯文两种版本,但都非常简短。鉴于藏品规模庞大,如果能提供更详细的历史背景介绍就更好了。
重要提示:
做好防寒准备!空调制冷效果极强,感觉就像走进了冰箱。尤其是在底层展厅,冷得刺骨——以至于我们第二天都嗓子疼。即使外面很热,也一定要带件保暖的外套或毛衣。
结论:
总而言之,这里建筑精美,藏品丰富,绝对值得一看。但入口处可能会比较拥挤,所以要做好心理准备,并且要带上保暖的衣物。