Egyptian authorities arrested three Spanish tourists on Sunday after they allegedly attempted to take nude photographs near the Great Pyramid of Giza, officials confirmed.
The men were seen acting suspiciously close to the Pyramid of Khufu, one of the most visited landmarks in Giza, where incidents involving nudity have occurred in the past.
Tourism and Antiquities Police, who were conducting routine patrols, approached the individuals and confiscated their phones. The tourists were taken to a nearby police station for questioning.
Statements made during the investigation revealed that the men admitted to removing their trousers and underwear to capture what they described as an unusual memory. They said they did not intend to offend Egyptian culture and were unaware that their actions would be viewed as inappropriate in a public space.
Police seize phones, tourists admit to inappropriate behavior
Authorities later escorted the group back to their hotel and searched their devices. Officials located images consistent with the reported behavior. The case was transferred to the Public Prosecution for further review.
Prosecutors examined the photos and listened to testimony from the officers involved. The tourists were later released on bail, each paying 5,000 Egyptian pounds ($106), according to an official document cited by The Jerusalem Post.
The Spanish nationals also told prosecutors, through an interpreter, that such photos are legal in their country and were taken for personal amusement.
This incident adds to a list of similar cases at the Giza site. In 2018, a couple appeared nude atop a pyramid in a viral video. A Belgian model posed nude in 2017, and in 2015, a German tourist was expelled for climbing a pyramid illegally.
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