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Photos: Egypt upgrades interior lighting system of the Giza Pyramids

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Supreme Council of Antiquities, has worked in cooperation with the Spanish government to complete a project to upgrade the interior lighting system of the three Giza pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure).

The project uses state-of-the-art environmentally friendly LED lighting technologies to highlight the wondrous interior of the pyramids.

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy explained that this project is part of the ministry’s efforts to improve the quality of services provided at archaeological sites and museums, in order to make its tourist sites more attractive to global visitors.

He emphasized the ministry’s commitment to protecting and preserving Egypt’s cultural heritage in line with international standards.

The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mohamed Ismail Khaled, explained that the new lighting system relies on lighting units that will not damage the ancient interiors and thereby ensure the preservation of these unique monuments.

The project was implemented in cooperation with a team of specialized archaeologists and engineers from Spain, after completing all the necessary studies.

Khaled also emphasized that this modern system not only contributes to preserving the monument, but also enhances their sustainability and provides a unique visual experience for visitors inside the pyramids.

The Director General of Giza Antiquities Area, Ashraf Mohieddin said that the lighting project included all the internal passages of the three pyramids, in addition to the burial chambers, adding even more excitement to the visitor experience while fully preserving the archaeological character of the site.

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