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.
According to the ministry, the filming, which has already been conducted, did not disrupt operations at the Pyramids. The site remained open to visitors during its official hours and was not closed even briefly during the filming process.
The ministry further explained that MrBeast’s project involved producing a series of short videos highlighting the iconic Giza Pyramids to promote Egypt’s cultural tourism.
The filming adhered to strict legal and security protocols. Archaeologists from the site accompanied the YouTuber and his crew to ensure compliance with preservation guidelines.
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 Wednesday, that the Egyptian government granted him access to film and explore the Pyramids of Giza for 100 hours.
“I’d never been inside of [the Pyramids]. I want to just find secrets and go through all the rooms and tombs and that kind of stuff,” he said.
“I’m so excited because there are all these secret corridors deep below too. I don’t know what to expect.”
Donaldson, or MrBeast, was spotted at the Pyramids in Giza a week ago, and the media widely reported on his visit.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday, the Egypt Film Commission (EFC) granted him access to film and explore the Pyramids of Giza.
The EFC, a subsidiary of Egyptian Media Production City (EMPC), is responsible for obtaining permits and approvals for foreign production companies filming in Egypt.
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