Egypt Sound and Light

Egypt is famous for its amazing sites and activities, and another amazing part of visiting Egypt is the sound and light shows put on at famous historical locations. There are many sound and light shows held across Egypt including at Philae, Abu Simbel, the citadels in Cairo and Taba, and also at the Pyramids and Luxor. The shows are an amazing spectacle that tells the story of Egypt using the latest multimedia technology and up-to-date information on them is available on the official website, www.soundandlight.show
State-of-the-art technology is used, and projection systems and laser shows take you on an amazing journey into the past.

Some of the most famous sound and light shows held across Egypt are:

• The sound and light show at the great pyramids at Giza, Started in 1961, the shows illustrate the story of the Sphinx which has been the guardian of the city of the dead for thousands of years. It then follows the building of the pyramids here and also tells the story of history and the many famous people from Egypt.

 

• The sound and light show at Karnak in Luxor was started in 1972. It starts with the story about the birth of Thebes and the construction of the Karnak Temple, famous across the globe. The achievements of some great pharaohs are also displayed in a poetic way.

 

• The sound and light show at Abu Simbel began in 2000. It’s the most recent show in Egypt and makes use of the latest sound and light technology. The project is managed by a team of professionals who make use of the latest technology to produce awesome sound and light effects.

 

• The sound and light show at Edfu started in 2010. This show illustrates the building of the Edfu temple which is characterized by a massive construction and magnitude and since its discovery has never been short of tourists and visitors.

 

• The sound and light show at Philae in Aswan started in 1985. Viewers are taken on a Nile cruise which helps them discover the natural beauty and arrive at Philae Island. The show tells the story of the construction and then the restoration of the temples and also tells the history of Aswan. Also shown are the grandeur of Noba, The Sacredness of The Nile, and the loyalty and nobility of Isis's message.

Egypt Sound and Light - Pyramids

 

 

 

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Egypt Sound and Light - Abu Simbel 
 

 

Egypt Sound and Light - Edfu temple 

 

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Egypt Sound and Light - Karnak  Temple

 

 

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Egypt Sound and Light – Philae Temple 

The many sound and light shows in Egypt are pre-recorded and feature no live actors or musicians. The event is continually well attended night after night. Tickets cost 150 Egyptian pounds and are available locally through most hotels and travel agencies, or available to buy online at www.soundandlight.com.eg.