The Supreme Council of Antiquities announced that, as part of preserving and safeguarding unique antiquities, especially the Great Pyramid, the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the latest Sharp air purifiers equipped with Plasmacluster technology have been installed inside the King's and Queen's Chambers of the Pyramid of King Khufu in the Giza Pyramids area, in cooperation with Elaraby Group and Japan's Sharp, in line with the state's direction toward applying sustainability standards and promoting the concept of green tourism.
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, accompanied by Hideyuki Nagamine, General Manager of Smart Appliances and Air Purification at Japan's Sharp, and Eng. Mohamed Abdel Meguid Elaraby, Board Member of Elaraby Group, toured the inside of the pyramid to inspect the devices and check their efficiency.
The Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities explained that installing Plasmacluster air purifiers inside the Pyramid of King Khufu is an important step in employing modern technology to preserve Egypt's archaeological heritage, as they will help reduce humidity levels inside the archaeological chambers and purify the air, which helps protect the interior walls from erosion, noting that the necessary studies are being prepared to install this system inside the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.
He stressed that the ministry is also keen for visitors to the area to have a safe and comfortable experience when entering the narrow archaeological chambers inside the pyramids, as these devices directly improve air quality, providing a healthy and more enjoyable environment for discovering the greatness of Egyptian civilization.
For his part, Hideyuki Nagamine said that the company's participation in this step reflects its appreciation for the ancient Egyptian civilization and its commitment to providing the latest smart solutions to preserve human heritage.
Eng. Mohamed Abdel Meguid Elaraby described this step as reflecting a deep belief in the importance of employing modern technology to protect archaeological heritage, which is no longer a luxury but an environmental and health necessity, expressing his pride that the company is a partner in this project, which cements Egypt's position as a home of civilization and history on the global stage.
