Activists demand a halt to live music events over fears of damage to ancient monuments.
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Live performances at the Pyramids of Giza may soon be suspended following a lawsuit filed by the Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights (ECESR). The legal action, submitted on October 8th, 2025, urges a halt to live music events and other unlicensed activities at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, citing fears that concert production elements could compromise the 4,000-year-old monuments’ structural integrity.
Since Egypt’s Tourism Ministry approved private rentals of the site in early 2023, the Pyramids have hosted a growing number of electronic music events.
The ECESR lawsuit, filed on behalf of Egyptologists, archaeologists, cultural heritage experts, and tour organizations, argues that “loud nighttime concerts that employ sound equipment producing high-frequency vibrations” may destabilize the ancient structures. It also raises concerns over laser lighting systems allegedly failing to meet international heritage standards.
Referencing Law No. 117 of 1983 on the Protection of Antiquities and Egypt’s obligations under the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, the case calls for a ban on any temporary or permanent construction, excavation, or events within the archaeological zone.
Read the full lawsuit details here.
