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Pyramids of Giza Undergo $51 Million Overhaul to Modernize Tourism

Egypt introduces electric buses, ticketing upgrades, and vendor regulations to improve visitor experience while addressing animal welfare concerns.

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

  • Forty-five electric buses now operate every five minutes at the Pyramids of Giza, enhancing transportation efficiency for visitors.
  • A modern online ticketing system and upgraded visitor center are part of the site's ongoing improvements.
  • Plans include the restoration of key tombs to preserve the site's archaeological and historical significance.
  • Vendors resisting relocation to a newly designated zone face sanctions, aimed at reducing clutter and aggressive sales tactics.
  • Animal welfare reforms remain under discussion following PETA's documentation of mistreatment of working animals at the site.