The Impact of Virtual Tourism on the Sustainability of Archaeological Sites :Applied on Queen Nefertari’s Tomb in the Valley of the Queens, Luxor | ||
| The International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Studies | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 07 September 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ijthsx.2025.405517.1174 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mariam Samy Zekry* 1; Maggi Mekhail Azmy2 | ||
| 1Ismailia | ||
| 2lecturer in Tourism Studies department , the Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels (EGOTH) Ismailia | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study aims to determine the impact of virtual tourism using virtual and augmented reality technics to reduce negative effects on archaeological sites, focusing on Queen Nefertari’s tomb in Luxor as a case study to demonstrate how these technologies can enhance site sustainability.The field study involved distributing questionnaires to faculty members of Archaeology and Tourism and Hotels (Tourism Guidance) at Egyptian universities, as well as to employees of the Tourism Promotion Authority and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.The results showed that virtual tourism contributes to the sustainability of archaeological sites, as demonstrated in the case of Queen Nefertari’s tomb in Luxor.The study recommends establishing visitor centers at archaeological sites with interactive 3D models, providing virtual reality experiences that allow tourists to wander freely without damaging the site. This enables visitors to explore the tomb’s history as if inside it, emphasizing the importance of involving local communities in managing and operating these centers. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Virtual Tourism; Archaeological Sites Sustainability; Nefertari’s Tomb; Virtual Reality; Augmented Reality | ||
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