I wonder what percentage of Egypt’s economy is tourism driven? I would think that (excepting Israel) no country in the middle-east comes close to the tourism revenue that Egypt does. What happens if this uprising destabilizes that revenue stream for the long-term? Egypt does produce some energy, but not nearly enough to keep it afloat.
A lot of history will be lost or damaged before this is over. The brotherhood will be in control soon and will try to destroy all history that does not agree with theirs.
Muslims beheading infidels.
This is news?
Fools. Destroying their own treasures in the name of a false god. OTOH, it’s good to see that apparently Mr. Hawass is alive and well, and carrying on his mission.
Desecrating antiquities has always been a critical step toward establishing social justice and improving the lot of the poor and downtrodden. < /sarc>
Thieves have been destroying mummies and stealing their valuables for five thousand years. It’s regrettable, but not that important.
” Islam- It Even Beheads You When You’re Dead!”
"It was an innocent mistake, but nevertheless, a moment later Maurice found himself receiving the full brunt of the mummy’s wrath."