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Perhaps the example of the Taliban destroying those monolithic towers of the ancient Bhudda is something to consider before anyone seriously contemplates abiding by the Egyptian demands.

The Egyptians have their problems with Muslim extremists. I have no data but I would assume that tourism is down there after they had shot at a busload of visitors to the pyramids a few years ago.

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Perhaps the example of the Taliban destroying those monolithic towers of the ancient Bhudda is something to consider before anyone seriously contemplates abiding by the Egyptian demands.

Exactly.

"the Rosetta Stone...is the icon of our Egyptian identity," said Dr Hawass.

Until the future Islamist leaders of Egypt decide to blow it up.