Egypt Installs First-Ever Air Purification System Inside Great Pyramid
For the first time, Egypt has installed a modern air purification system inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. The move is aimed at protecting the pyramid’s delicate inner chambers while improving the experience for visitors.
The system, equipped with Sharp’s Plasmacluster technology, was installed in the King’s and Queen’s Chambers in cooperation with El-Araby Group and Sharp Corporation of Japan.
Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mohamed Ismail Khaled toured the chambers alongside Sharp’s Hideyuki Nagamine and El-Araby Group’s Mohamed Abdel Gayed El-Araby to assess the installation.
Khaled described the purifiers as a vital step in reducing humidity and cleaning the air, protecting the pyramid’s interior walls from erosion. He also highlighted that the upgrade makes the confined spaces healthier and more comfortable for visitors.“This is a modern solution to an ancient challenge,” Khaled said.