Egypt to reopen Nefertiti and Seti I tombs with €100 tickets

Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities has announced the reopening of the tombs of Queen Nefertiti and Pharaoh Seti I to the public, but with ticket prices set at €100. The move comes amid a sharp decline in tourist arrivals due to perceived dangers from instability and religious and social tensions, including the Regeni case. The government aims to attract elite tourism to offset the crisis. The tombs, located on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, about 700 km south of Cairo, have been closed for years to prevent deterioration. The Tomb of Seti I is the largest in the Valley of the Kings, while Nefertiti's tomb, wife of Ramesses II, draws interest due to the famous sculptural portrait of the queen in Berlin. Other measures include reducing rents for bazaars, cafes, and shops in museums and tourist sites, and cutting book prices by 75% in bookshops.