One of the world's most popular tourist attractions reveals plans for huge £38million revamp
One of the seven wonders of the world has revealed plans for a £38million overhaul.
The Egyptian government has unveiled plans to clean up the Pyramids of Giza, with improved management and regulations.
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In total, the project is expected to cost £38million.
A new access point has been established, replacing the historic entrance near Marriott Mena House, which often experiences traffic jams and congestion.
New measures will also stop private cars and tour buses from entering the plateau.
Instead, visitors and guides will be provided with eco-friendly electric vehicles to get around the site.
The revamp aims to improve overall sustainability of the complex, but some visitors have complained on social media that they have been forced to wait or walk in the heat.
However, 45 electric buses have now been made available at the site and scheduled to run every five minutes.
The revamp will also see several tombs restored, online ticketing introduced and a new visitor centre.
The project, which is being led by Orascom Pyramids Entertainment Services Company, follows a number of complaints about the destination being prone to overcrowding and scams.
For a number of years, the UNESCO World Heritage Site has experienced poor management, aggressive vendors and large crowds of tourists.
There have also been some setbacks to the works.
Some of the horse and camel tour operators block vehicles from entering in protests against their relocation to designated parking areas.
The vendors claim that they will now be too far away from the entrance and that this will damage business.
Egyptian authorities hope that works planned for the Pyramids will help to limit the overcrowding and persistent vendors.
A mysterious city was also recently found under the Pyramids, according to scientists.
Researches from Italy and Scotland discovered "a vast underground city" that is 10 times larger than the Pyramids themselves and span over 6,500 feet.
The team used radar to established a detailed image of what lies below the Pyramids and labelled the study as "groundbreaking".
Last year, The Sun's Alex Doyle also went on a bucket list cruise in Egypt and got to visit stunning historic attractions.
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