Cairo saw an extraordinary gathering of leaders, royalty, and dignitaries on November 1, for the grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a monumental new institution located near the Pyramids. 

Egyptian researchers have "digitally unwrapped" the mummy of King Amenhotep I for the first time, revealing many secrets about the pharaoh who ruled Egypt from 1525 to 1504 BC, a renowned Egyptologist said on Tuesday.