"Coolest thing I've ever seen" Beast Games' MrBeast spends 100 hours exploring the Great Pyramids of Giza 

YouTube superstar MrBeast, known for his larger-than-life stunts and viral videos, has taken his audience on an unprecedented journey through the Great Pyramids of Giza. In his latest video, which garnered over 37 million views in just 17 hours, the content creator (real name Jimmy Donaldson) exclaimed:

"I cannot believe I'm entering the Sphinx. I want to see if that temple's real," as he ventured into areas rarely seen by the public.

He also described the experience as:

"The coolest thing I have ever seen."

Social media was rocked by MrBeast's initial claim that he had "rented" the pyramids for 100 hours. He was granted special authorization to shoot during non-public hours, but he was not granted rental rights, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities promptly confirmed. With the help of famous Egyptian specialists, the resultant 21-minute documentary gives viewers a rare look into one of humanity's most interesting historical places.

MrBeast’s expertly guided adventure into the Pyramids of Giza

Throughout the expedition, Jimmy Donaldson and his friends - Chandler Hallow, Karl Jacobs, and Nolan Hansen - were accompanied by Emmy Award-winning Egyptologist Ramy Romany. While providing historical background, the expert managed the group's excitement while adhering to safety regulations.

When Ashraf Mohie El-Din, director of the Giza Plateau, joined to present the pyramid of Menkaure, the trip earned even more legitimacy. When Mr. Beast asked in jest whether the pyramids were constructed by aliens, Mohie El-Din triumphantly replied,

"Egyptians, we are the builders."

Permission to see areas usually designated for specialists and researchers was granted to the group. Their descent into the partially submerged Tomb of Osiris, which necessitated the use of special safety gear, was one of the highlights. Additionally, they went to the Tomb of Iymery, an old graveyard that is often off-limits to tourists.

Former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Zahi Hawass, led the group through various tombs and even showed them ancient skeletal remains. The experience culminated in a visit to what MrBeast described as a hidden chamber "only accessed by 50 people in the past 500 years" - where they encountered an unexpected colony of bats.

In one of the video's most intriguing moments, Jimmy Donaldson and Hawass squeezed through a narrow passage beneath the Sphinx. There, they left behind a signed note and a golden figurine from MrBeast's Lab Swarms collection, which he valued at $10,000. This moment represented a unique blend of modern content creation and ancient history.

Educational impact and the context of the video

Despite initial concerns about potential stunts at the historical site, the video emerged as an engaging educational experience. MrBeast's massive young audience received a compelling introduction to Egyptian history, presented through the lens of adventure and discovery.

The content stayed true to MrBeast's entertaining style while showcasing the passion of Egyptian experts for their cultural heritage. As noted by observers, this approach could spark interest in archaeology and history among his young viewers.

The Egyptian Ministry's early clarification about access permissions helped frame the video's context. Rather than a private rental, the production received supervised access during off-hours, ensuring both the site's preservation and authentic documentation.

This balance between entertainment and historical respect has set a new standard for content creation at heritage sites. By maintaining professional oversight while allowing for creative storytelling, the project demonstrated how modern media can responsibly interact with ancient history.

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Beast Games is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.