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Egypt Advances $51M Giza Pyramids Overhaul with New Entrance Trial

The modernization project introduces electric buses, digital ticketing, and tomb restorations while facing resistance from vendors and addressing animal welfare concerns.

Egypt's overcrowded Pyramids of Giza to undergo $51m revamp (Unsplash - representational image)
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Overview

  • Orascom's $51 million initiative includes 45 electric buses running every five minutes to reduce congestion and improve accessibility at the Pyramids of Giza.
  • A new entrance on the Faiyum Desert Road is being tested to ease traffic and require visitors to use eco-friendly transport to the site.
  • The project features tomb restorations, upgrades to the visitor center, and a forthcoming digital ticketing system to enhance the tourist experience.
  • Vendors opposing relocation to a designated zone face bans, as authorities prioritize site preservation and visitor safety over local disputes.
  • Animal welfare regulations are being implemented following PETA's findings of routine abuse of camels and horses used for tourism at the site.