Egypt is racing against time to finish a massive restoration and modernization drive across Luxor’s East and West Banks. Aimed at eliminating tourist bottlenecks and preserving ancient art, the project is scheduled for completion just before the high-traffic winter season begins.
The Colonnade of Amenhotep III – Luxor TempleMinister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, confirmed that work is being fast-tracked across four primary sites: Karnak, Hatshepsut, and Seti I.
Luxor Temple is undergoing a dramatic transformation at its main point of entry. To end the frustration of long queues, authorities are planning on doubling the entry hall size (from 110sqm to 250sqm), installing six new entry gates and extra X-ray scanners to slash waiting times, in addition to expanding shaded waiting areas to protect visitors from the midday sun.
Digital defense at Karnak and Hatshepsut
Karnak Temple – The Great Hypostyle Hall – by: Mostafa el-Saghir -Ministry of Antiquities and TourismThe Karnak Temples have seen a total overhaul of their electronic surveillance hub, with a second phase currently underway to cover every inch of the surrounding walls.
Over at the Temple of Hatshepsut, the visitor center is being reimagined as a modern hub, featuring:
Interactive Cinema: A new hall with interactive screens telling the temple’s story.
Smart Entry: 11 electronic ticketing gates and advanced sterilization systems.
Restoring ancient color
The Temple of Seti I in AbydosWhile construction crews handle the infrastructure, specialized restorers are focused on the Temple of Seti I. Their mission is removing centuries of soot and bird waste to reveal the original, vibrant colors of the ancient engravings. The site is also receiving new sandstone walkways and updated educational signage to make the history more accessible.
Tourists make their way past statues inside Luxor Temple in Luxor, Egypt, on Thursday, April 25, 2013. Egypt ranked last in terms of security and safety on the World Economic Forum’s 2013 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index. Photographer: Shawn Baldwin/BloombergTo avoid disrupting tourists, the heavy lifting is being concentrated during the quieter summer months (May through August), ensuring that by the time the winter crowds arrive, the “World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum” will be more organized and visually stunning than ever.
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