Egypt is celebrating the first anniversary of the Grand Egyptian Museum with a spectacular light and sound presentation designed to bring the country's ancient history to life.
The event, titled Eternal Sun, opened on 1 November, transforming the museum's exterior into a large-scale visual presentation of Egyptian civilisation.
The show uses lighting, music and storytelling to introduce audiences to the historical figures and cultural achievements that shaped ancient Egypt.
Located near the Giza pyramids, the museum houses nearly 50,000 artefacts, including treasures associated with the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
According to museum chief executive Ahmed Ghoneim, the institution has welcomed approximately five million visitors in its first year, with around 60 per cent coming from overseas.
The museum is a major investment in Egypt's tourism and cultural infrastructure.
Why this is important for Africa
Egypt's approach demonstrates how historical heritage can become an important part of tourism, education, international cultural exchange and economic development.
African countries have extraordinary archaeological and cultural resources, but many remain underdeveloped as visitor attractions.
Culture Desk: African heritage should be preserved, interpreted and presented to the world using modern technology without losing its historical authenticity.
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