Egyptian archaeological sites welcome back tourists - in pictures

Egypt's tourism sector, like many around the world, was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic

A guard stands outside the temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel, Egypt. Tourism in Egypt is affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. EPA

A view inside the Ramses II temple in Abu Simbel, Egypt. Tourism in Egypt is hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. EPA

People visit the Ramses II temple in Abu Simbel, Egypt, amid the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the country's tourism sector. EPA

Visitors walk inside the temple of Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel, Egypt. Tourism in Egypt has taken a beating following the Covid-19 pandemic. EPA

People visit the Ramses II temple in Abu Simbel, Egypt. Tourism in Egypt is reeling under the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. EPA

People visit the Ramses II temple in Abu Simbel, Egypt. Tourism in Egypt was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. EPA

A guard at the temple of Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel, Egypt. Tourism in Egypt was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. EPA

People visit the Ramses II temple in Abu Simbel, Egypt, amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. EPA

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