Take a virtual tour of Egypt's empty tourist landmarks

Workers clean and disinfect areas near Egypt's pyramids, emptied of tourists during the pandemic. — dpa

From the Giza pyramid complex to the Taj Mahal, tourist landmarks around the world remain shuttered as officials hope to slow the rise of coronavirus infection numbers.

For the millions around the world who'd rather be out exploring and not stuck at home, not all is lost: Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launched a series of virtual and guided video tours of museums and archaeological sites around the country.