Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has dismissed as “entirely baseless” claims suggesting that a renowned American YouTuber had rented the Giza Pyramids area for 100 hours for filming purposes to promote Egypt’s cultural tourism (Nevine El-Aref, 'Egypt tourism ministry refutes claims of "MrBeast" renting Giza Pyramids for 100 hrs for filming', Thursday 19 Dec 2024).
In a statement, the ministry clarified that the claims, which have been widely circulated on social media and in some online news outlets, are false and unfounded. It confirmed that MrBeast did not rent the historic site but obtained a permit to film during non-working hours [...] MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is an American YouTube personality who claimed in the Beyond the Records podcast with American athlete Noah Lyles, aired on [Dec 18, 2024], that the Egyptian government granted him access to film and explore the Pyramids of Giza for 100 hours.The filming, which has already taken place, adhered to strict legal and security protocols. Archaeologists from the site accompanied the YouTuber and his crew to ensure compliance with preservation guidelines.
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