One of the definite drawbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic is that various cultural and historical landmarks are no longer accessible for visiting. In Egypt, tourism is an important contributor to the overall economy of the country. However, as the government has taken on various measures to prevent the sharp increase of COVID-19 infected cases, most touristic venues have been indefinitely closed off, for sanitization purposes as well. Nonetheless, with many abiding by social distancing measures, museums, touristic and archaeological sites have become accessible through technology and the internet. On the occasion of the International Day for Monuments and Sites, Egyptian Streets present various sites that van be visited virtually. 1. Tomb of Ramses VI The tombs of the ancient Egyptian rulers were intricate and impressive, which is why they have repeatedly attracted millions of visitors. One particularly fascinating one is KV9, in which Ramses VI was buried. One of the sons of Ramses III, Ramses VI ruled for almost eight years. There is evidence of internal unrest during his early years, and he known to have had a tumultuous rule in which Egypt lost much of its foreign influence. However,…
