Historic opera staged at Pyramids, KNEWS

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12 MARCH 2018 - 18:49

The Giza Pyramids hosted the epic Opera Aida, a tale of love and betrayal in ancient Egypt.

Nearly 2,800 people attended the historic performance held for the first time since 2009 against the backdrop of the Pyramids and the Sphinx.

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