The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the installation of the latest Sharp air purifiers equipped with Plasmacluster technology in the King and Queen’s Chambers of the Khufu Pyramid in Giza Pyramids area, in cooperation with the al-Araby Group and the Japanese Sharp Corporation.
A ministry statement explained that this comes as part of its commitment towards conserving its unique monuments – particularly the Great Pyramid – and comes in line with the country’s drive to implement sustainability standards and promote the concept of green tourism.
The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mohamed Ismail Khaled, accompanied by General Manager of Smart Devices and Air Purification at the Sharp Corporation, Hideyuki Nagamine, and Engineer Mohamed Abdel-Ghaffar al-Araby, a member of the Board of Directors of al-Araby Group, toured the pyramid to properly inspect the devices.
The necessary studies are underway to install this system inside the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.
Khaled explained that the installation of plasma cluster air purifiers inside the pyramid of King Khufu represents an important step in employing modern technology to preserve Egypt’s archaeological heritage.
It will help reduce humidity levels inside the archaeological chambers and purify the air, which will help protect the interior walls from corrosion, he said.
The ministry is also eager to ensure that visitors to the area enjoy a safe and comfortable experience as they enter the narrow archaeological chambers within the pyramids, he explained.
These devices directly contribute to improving air quality, providing a healthier and more enjoyable environment for discovering the greatness of Egyptian civilization.
Nagamine explained that his company’s participation in this initiative reflects its appreciation for the ancient Egyptian civilization and its commitment to providing the latest smart solutions to preserve ancient human heritage.
Araby meanwhile described this step as reflecting a deep belief in the importance of employing modern technology to protect archaeological heritage, stressing that it is no longer a luxury but an environmental and health necessity.
He also expressed his pride in the Japanese company’s partnership within this project, as it helps to consolidate Egypt’s position as a beacon of civilization and history on the global stage.
