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Egypt Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Photos: New Sound and Light shows launch at the Giza Pyramids on Sunday
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.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Immersive exhibition brings ancient Egypt and its secrets to Scotland this summer
Lovers of Egyptian history are in for a treat as an immersive exhibition taking visitors back thousands of years comes to Glasgow History lovers are in for a treat this summer as Glasgow prepares to welcome Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, an extraordinary journey through ancient Egypt that promises to captivate with both authentic artefacts and cutting-edge technology. Opening at the SEC on July 24, this spectacular show follows a sell-out 14-week run in London and invites visitors to explore the mysteries of the famous pharaoh and his era like never before. Spanning six creatively designed galleries, the exhibition showcases a remarkable collection of original artefacts dating back as far as 4000 BC, Glasgow Live reports. Highlights include a funerary shabti from the 20th Dynasty that was once part of Howard Carter's private collection, alongside statuettes and vases from the reigns of Tutankhamun and Ramses II and III. Visitors will also encounter meticulously crafted replicas and facsimiles displayed in a curated 'treasure room' that brings Egypt's ancient heritage vividly to life. One of the exhibition's standout features is a vast 360-degree projection covering 1,200 square metres, transporting guests through Egypt's rich history, stunning landscapes, and cultural heritage. A virtual reality experience allows visitors to journey into the mystical Egyptian afterlife, while a hologram room vividly reveals the entire mummification process of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The exhibition's immersive narrative is further enriched by a recorded interview with Howard Carter, the famed British archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. An interactive digital metaverse walk-through of the Valley of the Kings completes the experience, offering a chance to explore Carter's basecamp and relive the monumental discovery in full glory. To top off the journey, visitors can have their photograph taken in an AI photo booth that transforms them into a citizen of ancient Egypt, a perfect memento of a remarkable day. Designed with families, schools, history enthusiasts and tech fans in mind, the 90-minute experience blends educational displays, historical documents, original artefacts and immersive storytelling. The bespoke soundtrack, performed by an orchestra, further enhances the magic, drawing visitors into the world of ancient Egypt like never before. Having already dazzled over 1.9 million visitors across cities including Madrid, Hamburg, Cairo, Sao Paulo, Barcelona, Vienna and Malmö, this award-winning exhibition has earned three Telly Awards and is a product of a unique collaboration with the History Channel. It effortlessly combines historical authenticity with modern technology to offer an unforgettable adventure. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The exhibition will run for a limited 14-week season from July 24 to October 26, before continuing its European tour. Tickets for Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition in Glasgow start at £22.50 for adults and £16.45 for children. For those seeking an extra special experience, the Pharaoh Package is available from £52.50 and includes queue jump and exclusive merchandise. A £2.50 booking fee applies. Schools interested in group bookings can apply for special rates by emailing exhibition@ The waitlist for exclusive pre-sale access is now open on the exhibition website. General ticket sales will begin on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Immersive Tutankhamun exhibition to bring ancient Egypt to Glasgow
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition will open on July 24 at the SEC for a limited 14-week run, offering visitors a high-tech, multi-sensory journey through ancient Egyptian civilisation. The interactive exhibition makes its way to Scotland after captivating more than 1.9 million visitors across three continents. (Image: Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition) (Image: Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition) Read more: Meet the young Scot set to star in HBO's new Harry Potter series Glasgow's showcase follows a successful stint in London, where more than 160,000 people attended the experience. The experience guides visitors through six creatively designed galleries, beginning with an interactive walkway and museum zone, which features authentic artifacts, high-quality replicas, and detailed historical storytelling. From there, guests enter one of Europe's largest immersive video mapping rooms, complete with 8-metre-high 360° projections, bringing to life Egypt's landscape and Tutankhamun's reign. Among the ancient Egyptian artifacts are a funerary shabti from the 20th Dynasty, which was part of Howard Carter's private collection, as well as statuettes and vases from the reigns of Tutankhamun and Ramses II and III. (Image: Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition) (Image: Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition) High-quality replicas and facsimiles from Egypt are also on display in a specially curated 'treasure room'. Visitors will also be able to step into an interactive digital metaverse walkthrough of the Valley of the Kings, exploring British archaeologist Howard Carter's basecamp, and reliving the discovery of the tomb in 1922. The tour concludes with a photo booth powered by AI, allowing visitors to transform themselves into ancient Egyptian citizens for a fun souvenir. Read more: Fans 'screaming' as American singer announces Glasgow show amid first ever UK tour (Image: Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition) (Image: Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition) Recognised with three Telly Awards, the exhibition is a collaboration between prestigious partners, including The History Channel, and offers an unforgettable educational experience for families, schools, and history enthusiasts. Tickets go on general sale on June 6, 2025, with adult tickets starting from £22.50, children from £16.45, and a special 'Pharaoh Package' from £52.50, with a £2.50 booking fee applied at the checkout. The exhibition will run from July 24 to October 26 before continuing its European tour.
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
'Immersive' Egypt exhibition showing hologram mummification of pharaoh Tutankhamun coming to Glasgow
The Ancient Egypt exhibition had a six month sell-out run in Cairo, Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... He is arguably Ancient Egypt's best-known pharaoh, whose tomb was uncovered almost intact 100 years ago by British archaeologist Howard Carter. Now a sell-out 'immersive' exhibition featuring a hologram room that will demonstrate the full mummification process of Pharaoh Tutankhamun is to come to Scotland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad More than 1.8 million people worldwide have already seen the exhibition. | SEC Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition, which has attracted 1.8 million visitors in 12 cities across three continents, is to hold a 14-week run in Glasgow before going on a wider European tour. The 2,500sqft display will include an 8m-high, 360-degree immersive video mapping room, a seated virtual reality experience and an interactive digital metaverse room. A selection of original ancient Egyptian artefacts from as far back as 4000 BC, including a funerary shabti from the 20th dynasty that belonged to Mr Carter's private collection and statuettes and vases from the reigns of Tutankhamun and Ramses II & III, will also be on show. The hologram room will show the full mummification process of the pharaoh. Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition | Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition Created in collaboration with Egyptologists and historians and blending cutting-edge technology with Egyptian history, the exhibition will transport visitors through six creatively designed galleries that delve into the lives of ancient Egyptians. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The exhibition will launch at Glasgow's SEC on July 24, following successful runs in Madrid, Hamburg, Cairo, Sao Paulo, Barcelona, Vienna, Malmö and London, as well as a sold-out six-month run at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Visitors begin their 90-minute experience on an interactive walkway that leads into an area presenting background stories about Egyptian civilisation. They then continue into an immersive video mapping room, which recounts the history of Egypt, its natural landscapes, cultural heritage, the life of Tutankhamun, his tomb, and its groundbreaking discovery. They will embark on a 360-degree seated virtual reality experience, journeying into the mystical Egyptian afterlife before entering another hi-tech space where they will witness a hologram presentation, vividly bringing to life the entire mummification process of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Finally, visitors will step into an interactive digital metaverse walk-through of the Valley of the Kings, exploring Mr Carter's basecamp, and reliving the monumental moment of the 1922 discovery. The moment of the discovery of the tomb is described in a recorded interview, with Mr Carter broadcast as part of the exhibition. The exhibition is an 'immersive' journey into the history of Pharoah Tutankhamun. | SEC Angela Smith, head of new business for exhibitions at the SEC said; 'I was lucky enough to visit Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition in London and I can promise visitors they are in for a treat when the event comes to Glasgow. 'Running for 14 weeks, there's plenty of time to see the event, but we are expecting high demand so we're urging visitors to sign up to the wait list so they don't miss out.'
The Age
26-05-2025
- The Age
One of the world's best travel experiences is back in fashion
A cruise through Egypt packs in history and romance, whitewashed villages and cacophonous cities, farmland and sand dunes, and a whole series of splendid monuments that would individually be worth the journey, and together offer one of the greatest sights on Earth. Tourism in Egypt has, however, been beset with a series of unfortunate events over the last 15 years. In 2010, just before the Arab Spring uprising spooked visitors, the North African nation received 14.7 million visitors. Only last year did it finally manage to improve on that number, though not before tourism had dwindled to nothing during pandemic. Current Middle Eastern woes have, however, had little flow-on effect on visitor numbers. In fact, market-data company Statista predicts Egypt's tourism market can expect significant growth this year and in the next few years at an annual rate of seven per cent. There are various reasons for the uptick, among them the 2022 movie Death on the Nile, increased Egyptian government development of tourism facilities and river-cruise moorings, and restoration of several archaeological sites. The recent opening of the much-anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum, which displays all the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb among its 5400 objects, is also expected to pull in more visitors. Bookings on Nile cruises have surged. The main season is October to April, but cruises have now been extended into the hotter months, and new ships are regularly launched.
