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Cairo, Mar 25 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Khaled Elfiqi) The Gyza Pyramid complex was disinfected on Wednesday as a measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. FOOTAGE OF THE DISINFECTIONS.SOUNDBITES OF THE COMPLEX DIRECTOR, AHRAF MOHI. Translation:"Today we began the sterilization of the archaeological area of the pyramids with material approved by the Ministry of Health, we gave the cleaning workers. The necessary precautions have been taken for the sterilizing material. We have begun sterilization from the entrance of the archaeological site; the visitor reception door, X-Ray devices and the ticket office. We have completely sterilized the entrance of the area to the wooden corridor in front of the great pyramid. The sterilization process will continue during the next period. We are using this suspension to prepare the archaeological complex for maintenance and restoration so that when tourism returns, the archaeological area of the pyramids is in its most splendid image to receive its visitors. The monument has a specific form of sterilization with specific material used by a team of restorers specialized in this process. The sterilisation is external; of tourist routes, roads, buildings and administrative facilities only. "

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