{"id":373414,"date":"2026-04-03T18:51:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/373414\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T18:51:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:51:11","slug":"the-horizon-of-khufu-vr-experience-is-now-open-in-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/373414\/","title":{"rendered":"The Horizon of Khufu VR experience is now open in Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Forget time machines and time-warping black holes. At <a href=\"http:\/\/horizonkheopsexperience.com\/manchester\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"http:\/\/horizonkheopsexperience.com\/manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretmanchester\" data-cp_smn_content=\"horizon-of-khufu-manchester\" data-cp_smn_term=\"text_cta_0\">The Horizon of Khufu experience<\/a>, the magic of cutting-edge virtual reality technology makes it possible to step back in time, witness ancient ceremonies, and explore forbidden realms where the public can no longer venture.<\/p>\n<p>Now open at Manchester\u2019s Transmission House, this <a href=\"http:\/\/horizonkheopsexperience.com\/manchester\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"http:\/\/horizonkheopsexperience.com\/manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretmanchester\" data-cp_smn_content=\"horizon-of-khufu-manchester\" data-cp_smn_term=\"text_cta_1\">immersive adventure<\/a> is a collaboration with Egyptologists from Harvard University who have ensured an authentic and educational exploration of Ancient Egypt. You simply slip on a headset and will find yourself plunged into a world of kings, gods and golden treasures.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"four people wearing VR headsets stand of the edge of a digitally rendders pyramid and gaze out at the Giza Plateau at The Horizon of Khufu VR experience\" class=\"wp-image-86683\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pyramid-Panorama-Horizon-of-Khufu-16-9-\u00a9-Excurio-1024x576.jpg\"\/>\u00a9 Excurio<\/p>\n<p>What can you expect at The Horizon of Khufu experience?<\/p>\n<p>No need for hiking boots, binoculars or suncream, this <a href=\"http:\/\/horizonkheopsexperience.com\/manchester\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"http:\/\/horizonkheopsexperience.com\/manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_2\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretmanchester\" data-cp_smn_content=\"horizon-of-khufu-manchester\" data-cp_smn_term=\"text_cta_2\">virtual reality experience<\/a> will transport you to the golden sands of Egypt without leaving Manchester. All you need to do is pop on the VR gear, and within minutes you\u2019ll be watching the fiery sun rise over the Giza Necropolis, gazing out from the cloud-piercing peak of the largest Egyptian pyramid and floating along the Nile under the light of a giant silver moon to watch the funeral of King Khufu.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, you won\u2019t be floating around aimlessly, but instead take the form of a glowing avatar, which allows you to spot your friends and, handily, avoid bumping into strangers in the sprawling free-roam space. You\u2019ll also be following a chirpy virtual guide, Mona, who shares <a href=\"http:\/\/horizonkheopsexperience.com\/manchester\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"http:\/\/horizonkheopsexperience.com\/manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_3\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretmanchester\" data-cp_smn_content=\"horizon-of-khufu-manchester\" data-cp_smn_term=\"text_cta_3\">stories of the pyramids<\/a> and shines a light on the mythology and beliefs of the time. Make sure to watch out for the mysterious cat who accompanies you on your journey \u2013 there\u2019s more to the feline than meets the eye.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"a digital rendering of a woman on the edge of a pyramid, reaching up to a bird while avatars look on at The Horizon of Khufu VR experience\" class=\"wp-image-86684\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pyramid-Ascension-Horizon-of-Khufu-16-9-\u00a9-Excurio-1024x560.jpg\"\/>\u00a9 Excurio<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not every day that you can follow in the footsteps of people who lived over 4,500 years ago. <a href=\"http:\/\/horizonkheopsexperience.com\/manchester\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"http:\/\/horizonkheopsexperience.com\/manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_5\" data-tracked=\"1\" data-category=\"click_sales\" data-cp_smn_source=\"secretmanchester\" data-cp_smn_content=\"horizon-of-khufu-manchester\" data-cp_smn_term=\"text_cta_5\">The Horizon of Khufu experience<\/a> is ideal for history buffs, curious kids and those of you who just fancy a unique adventure. Over the course of your hour-long digital exploration, secrets will be revealed, and mysteries unravelled, leaving you with a newfound knowledge of Ancient Egypt and the Pharaoh Khufu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Forget time machines and time-warping black holes. 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