More than 14 million people visited the Pyramids of Giza in 2023, and it's easy to see why. Built over 4,500 years ago as royal tombs for ancient pharaohs, the complex includes three pyramids (the tallest at over 450 feet), as well as several smaller pyramids, temples, and the famous Great Sphinx.

But despite its global popularity, Egypt has struggled for years to manage the site. Air pollution and limited funding have made it difficult to preserve and protect the pyramids. At the same time, overcrowding and the aggressive sales tactics from merchants in the area have made visiting the site overwhelming for some tourists.

Now, the government has introduced a new entrance policy, permanently closing the access point that many tourists have used for decades. Here's what the new system

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