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Sarah Erdman

Writer / Editor, Smithsonian Journeys

Stories from this author

Ramses II and the GEM Atrium

Ancient Egypt Meets the 21st Century at the New Grand Egyptian Museum

Egyptologist Huub Pragt and Smithsonian Journeys traveler Kellie Mecham share first impressions from their visit to the museum just days after its long-awaited opening.