Giza Pyramids

Egypt’s Giza Pyramids lead National Geographic’s list of must-visit historical sites

National Geographic Traveler has compiled a list of seven must-visit historical destinations that allow visitors to explore different periods of world history. The publication stated that the chosen destinations are tangible testaments to the creativity and social organization of people from bygone eras. Travel to these world-renowned places is not limited to sightseeing; it is …

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Egypt Independent August 30, 2025

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 …

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Egypt Independent July 20, 2025

Interior Ministry responds to video on buying stones from Giza pyramids area

The Egyptian Interior Ministry revealed the truth behind a video clip recently shown on TV of some people negotiating to buy stone pieces from the archaeological area of the Giza pyramids in order to be sent over abroad. A security source said that the video clip is “old” and was previously circulated in 2016, and …

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Egypt Independent November 20, 2024

Prime Minister inspects development work done at Giza Pyramids area to attract tourists

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly followed up on the development work on the entrance to the archaeological area on the Giza Plateau, given the targeted importance of this region as a major attraction for incoming tourism. Madbouly on Monday inspected the development work of the entrance to the archaeological area on the Giza Plateau, accompanied …

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Egypt Independent August 13, 2024

Photos: ‘Forever is now’ art exhibition at the Giza Pyramids sees 850,000 visitors

Approximately 850,000 visitors visited the second edition of Art D’Égypte’s ‘Forever is Now’ exhibition, which was held at the Great Pyramids of Giza from October 27 to November 30 and saw 12 local and international artists portray a variety of contemporary sculptures at the foot of the pyramids – combining the ancient past with the …

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Egypt Independent December 22, 2022

Giza Pyramids area hosts John Legend and his family

The Giza Pyramids area hosted the famous American singer John Legend and his family, who were keen to visit the archaeological area of the pyramids before heading to the North Coast where Legend is giving a concert, on Friday, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement on Friday. They were received and …

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Egypt Independent July 23, 2022

Egypt bans entry for those under 16 years of age to Giza pyramids

On Sunday, social media pages circulated a rumor about the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities that prevents children under the age of 18 from entering the Giza pyramids area. The ministry has officially denied these claims. Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa al-Waziry, explained that the decision was related to banning …

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Egypt Independent June 14, 2022