Grand Egyptian Museum Brings History to Life with ‘Eternal Sun’ Light Show

Ancient history brought to life through modern technology. The walls of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo have been transformed into a giant screen. Using light, music and digital technology, organisers are bringing the story of Egyptian civilisation to life. The new show introduces visitors not only to the era of the pharaohs but also to other periods in the country’s history, reports 24KZ.

After sunset, the walls of the Grand Egyptian Museum come alive with light and music. Images depicting different eras of Egyptian history appear across its façade, bringing the ancient civilisation to life through modern technology. The “Eternal Sun” show highlights not only the grandeur of Ancient Egypt but also the continuity of its culture, featuring a range of historical periods.

Nkh Passant Nour El-Din, Tour Guide and Content Creator:

- I liked that the show covers not only ancient Egyptian civilisation but also later historical periods, including the Greek and Roman eras. What is particularly interesting is how it shows the connection between these periods and traditions that have survived to this day.

Opened last year, the Grand Egyptian Museum has become one of the country’s major cultural attractions. Its collection includes around 50,000 artefacts, among them the famous treasures from the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The museum, worth approximately one billion dollars, is located near the Giza pyramids. It was designed not merely as a repository of antiquities but as a modern space where visitors can discover the country’s history in a new way.

Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum:

- Through this exhibition, we can learn a great deal about what ancient Egyptians did, how they lived, how they interacted with society and how they built this great civilisation. This museum does more than display artefacts. It offers visitors an entirely new experience through the use of modern technology.

Visitor statistics also reflect the museum’s growing popularity. According to its management, the total number of visitors reached five million in a year, with around 60% coming from abroad. Egyptian authorities hope the museum will attract even more travellers and boost tourism revenues.

Author: Bekbolat Turmakhanov