Horizon of Khufu 2024

The Horizon of Khufu:

A Journey in Ancient Egypt

North American premiere

in the Old Port of Montreal

More than 26,000 tickets sold already

February 16 - May 31, 2024 or longer if extended

The Horizon of Khufu is an immersive virtual reality expedition of immense scope that transports visitors into the heart of one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.

Considered to be a true Wonder of the World, this pyramid, the only remaining one of seven, has stood the test of time. Remaining a witness to Egypt’s 4,500-year-old architectural expertise and powers, the Great Pyramid of Khufu has dominated the Giza Plateau and the city of Cairo for millennia. Erected between 2,590 and 2,565 BC, the 146-meter-high stone edifice was originally the largest ever built by man. Conceived to house King Khufu in his final resting place, the pyramid continues to this day to attract and fascinate visitors from all over the world.

This unique 3D virtual Journey in Ancient Egypt is a 45-minute experience, and the result of three years of research and development by Emissive. Their VR headset will transport the audience over 8,000 km from Montreal for a journey back to the third millennium B.C. when the Great Pyramid of Khufu has dominated the Giza Plateau. Starting at the base of the tallest pyramid in Egypt, the audience is than brought inside the pyramid, at the top of the pyramid, and then on an ancient boat and a journey along the Nile river.

This is a truly unique experience not to be missed. The audience is nit only introduced to the Millenia old architectural marvel, but also to some religions believes and customs of the ancient Egypt.

Just remember, in case you might start feeling dizzy at some point, that at all times you are actually standing on and walking along a solid floor.

Your guide on this virtual, historical, and mystical journey will be Mona, a 3D virtual personality who will guide you along.

About Emissive | Excurio

Emissive was founded in 2005 by Emmanuel Guerriero and Fabien Barati, both immersive technologies passionate professionals. Today, Emissive is a group of 25 talented people all working from their Parisian offices: designers, 3D artists, developers, animators, project managers who all embody creativity and technological innovation. Here at Emissive, we all believe that Virtual Reality is an opportunity to tell a better story, a story that you live, not that you consume.

PHI Studio, the organizer of the Montreal event

PHI Studio has developed a reputation as an incubator for talent at the vanguard and as a catalyst for the conception and implementation of immersive multidisciplinary projects. We are continually exploring the ways in which technology can lead to new forms of artistic expression and storytelling. PHI Studio is committed to collaborating with artists, producers, and partners to foster the creation and development of innovative artworks at the vanguard, shaping the future of the immersive experience.

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6 first photos courtesy of Emissive and PHI Studio.

3 bottom photos @ Nadia Slejskova

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Visit The Horizon of Khufu website to check on the opening hours and to purchase your tickets online.