Egypt Giza Pyramids: The Pyramids of Giza renovation project aims to reduce traffic and aggressive sellers. Every year, millions of tourists flock to Egypt to witness the famous Pyramids of Giza. Even though it’s one of the most well-known ancient sites in the world, many visitors have negative memories of the encounter.
Poor management, uncontrolled and hostile sellers, and allegations of animal abuse have long plagued the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Egypt is currently working to clean up the Pyramids of Giza, although the renovation hasn’t gone smoothly.
Vendors object to moving to New areas. Many visitors’ experiences of the Giza Plateau, which is home to the Great Sphinx and other pyramids, have been marred by crowds and intrusive tour guides.
The recently announced plan by the Egyptian government intends to reopen the site with better oversight and rules. Orascom Pyramids Entertainment Services Company is in charge of the project, which is expected to cost $51 million (€45 million).
A new entry to the complex on the Fayoum Highway was tested this week in place of the traditional one close to Marriott Mena House, which is sometimes clogged with traffic.
Visitors have long accused horse and camel tour operators of abuse and extortion. Horse and camel tour operators, however, objected to the trial run and barred cars from entering in protest of their move to new parking spaces. They claim that these will hurt commerce since they are too distant from the entrance.
The new regulations also forbid tour buses and private automobiles from accessing the plateau, allowing eco-friendly electric vehicles to transport guests and their guides throughout the area.
45 electric buses have been made accessible on the site and are set to operate every five minutes, according to a statement released by Orascom in response. In addition, a new tourist centre, online ticketing, and the restoration of multiple graves are also part of the renovation.
Animal tours at the Pyramids of Giza are discouraged for visitors. Some others believe that the tour seller’s relocation will also help to stop the animal abuse that has been reported at the location.
Animals left to decay by the side of the road and cases of routine mistreatment were discovered during a recent investigation by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
“PETA has documented the routine punching, kicking, whipping, and starving of horses and camels at the pyramids,” says PETA Asia Vice President Jason Baker.
“Animals are ridden to death and then dumped like rubbish outside the gate. The Pyramids of Giza should symbolise Egypt’s beauty and history, not unchecked animal abuse. The Egyptian government must act to remove these suffering animals from Giza.”
Tourists are being advised by the campaign group not to use these animal farms.