Disney comes to Giza

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It’s enough to have Khufu turning in his grave.

Hopefully there’ll be a massive outcry from all and sundry against this desecration of a World Heritage Site



Plateau massive development: Cable car, electric transportation, and heliport

Egypt Independent
November 4, 2020

In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Egypt’s Giza Plateau development project is showing no signs of slowing. The country is pushing forward to improve the area within a number of sectors, including tourism, transportation, and real estate.

The state-backed project aims to develop the area and restore it to its original splendor, as it is one of if not the most important archaeological sites in the country.

Egypt’s Saib Bank signed in October a long-term, LE230 million financing contract with Orascom Pyramids, a subsidiary of the multinational corporation Orascom, to develop the plateau.

Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Minister, Khaled al-Anani recently announced a large number of projects currently underway in the archaeological area.

With help from Orascom, the formerly sparse area will soon be home to an electric bus station, cable car, luxury restaurants and cafes, hotels, a helipad for VIPs, expanded bazaars, cinemas, and an information center.

Anani inaugurated in October the “Nine Pyramids Lounge,” the first restaurant and lounge within the Giza pyramids area.

The lounge overlooks nine pyramids, providing a unique, scenic view. The restaurant and lounge total 1,341 square meters divided into several covered and uncovered seating areas.

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