Can You Rent Out the Great Pyramid?
Controversial YouTuber James Stephen Donaldson, who is best known by his username MrBeast, has once again garnered global attention with his plans. He even in a recent podcast said that he wanted to rent the pyramids of Giza to shoot a film. Although it is impossible to rent out the Great Pyramid of Giza, it beg the question what is possible and how much to rent and stage personal events or guided tours around such structures.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent the Great Pyramid?
The Great Pyramid of Giza cannot be rented for any purpose for different reason because it is a protected heritage. Nonetheless, the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities allows some private parties in and around the Giza Plateau, including the Great Pyramid. Such events are much regulated and highly discriminated with very high costs associated with them. As with any particular site and associated service options, detailed pricing can certainly differ; however, the total all inclusive event, including lodging and many other services may go from $2160 to $4900 per event attendee.
MrBeast’s ideas are to create a video in which he will spend 100 hours exploring the pyramids for seldom-seen areas accompanied by an authorized egyptologist. Even if, such an endeavour entails a substantial amount of investment, still such a move underlines the promoting features and prestige associated with the organization of events in this place.
How Much to Rent the Pyramids for a Wedding?
It is however important to know that while there can be private functions on or around the Giza Plateau, in particular at the Pyramids complex, weddings and similar related events cannot be conducted inside the Pyramids or in the immediate vicinity. But private companies can offer splendid and unforgettable experience to lovers willing to celebrate it near pyramids. Such packages normally encompass customized sightseeing, and special accommodation and services.
Such experiences can be relatively prompt, ranging from $2160 and $4900 for an inclusive service to a group.
How Much Does It Cost to Go to the Pyramids?
Again for the tourists wishing to visit the pyramids, this entrance comes cheap to the Giza Plateau. Adults need to pay around $3.50 to get into the grounds with views of the pyramids from outside.
If you want to visit the lower chambers of the Great Pyramid, it will cost like 45 pounds while if visiting inside the Great Pyramid it can be more than 800 dollars per head. This fee allows the visitor to take a tour of the interior chambers – most people never get to do this.
MrBeast’s Ambitious Exploration Plans
From Noah Lyles ‘podcast, MrBeast disclosed his intention of going to certain portions of the pyramids that are off-limits to the public. “I’ve never been inside [the pyramids]”, he disclosed. They won’t let me into the rooms, they won’t let me into the tombs, but I want to discover everything, and know all the secrets. And there are these gems which are hidden far beneath, these secret passages. I don’t know what to expect.”
As escorted by a guide recognized by the Egyptian government, MrBeast’s aim is to record places like rooms and corridors that are not opened for the public. His project can provide interesting facts and reveal some previously hidden secrets of such architectural masterpieces as pyramids.
Controversies and History of the Pyramids
However, such idea as renting out the pyramids may sound provoking, interesting and attractive but at the same time it caused a controversy. On social media platform skeptics have joked about the “curses” and what one might find exploring the tomb of an Egyptian Pharaoh. Even though curses are strictly fictional there are definite if not actual dangers e.g. the presence of fungal pathogens within some tombs..
COVERY OF THESE RISKS has not been possible or there has been continued speculation around these risks. For instance, Lord Carnarvon, who funded the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, died from a fungal disease; however, a survey of the death rate among archaeologists who worked on such tombs revealed no heightened tendency toward death.
Why MrBeast’s Adventure Matters
Whether or not MrBeast uncovers hidden secrets, his ambitious exploration is certain to reignite global interest in Egyptian history. Seeing all the millions of viewers who are waiting for his video, his adventure will undoubtedly attract attention to the wonderful and ancient structures of the pyramids.