Photos: New Sound and Light shows launch at the Giza Pyramids on Sunday

Egypt Independent

31-05-2025

The Egyptian Company for Sound and Light and Tourism Development, affiliated with the Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels, a subsidiary of the Ministry of the Public Business Sector, will begin a trial run of virtual reality (VR) shows at Giza Pyramids area, starting on Sunday.
This comes as part of the Ministry of the Public Business Sector's efforts to enhance tourism experience using modern technology, providing innovative cultural and educational content.
This experience is the first of its kind in the Pyramids area, with the shows presented within a building belonging to the Sound and Light Company.
The latest 3D virtual reality technologies have been employed to provide content that accurately simulates the ancient Egyptian environment, reflecting the grandeur of the Pharaonic civilization and making visiting it a truly immersive experience.
Visitors can virtually tour historical archaeological sites through an interactive experience that simulates the past using advanced virtual reality glasses, taking them back in time through ancient history.
Highlights
Highlights of the shows include exploring the tomb of Tutankhamun with all its treasures and artifacts, simulating the process of building the pyramids, delving into the secrets of the sunken monuments of ancient Alexandria, and learning about the rituals and secrets of mummification.
This project is part of the ministry's plan to modernize and develop tourism services and enrich the visitor experience with interactive content that combines entertainment and knowledge, particularly for young people, Egyptians, and foreign visitors.
This will contribute to strengthening Egypt's image as a developed and revitalized tourist destination.
The project is scheduled to later include other archaeological sites, including the temples of Karnak, Edfu, Abu Simbel, and the Qaitbay Citadel, becoming a key component of the company's plan for digital transformation in the cultural tourism sector.