This is more or less another follow up to my previous post regarding the Islamist extremist designs against the pagan symbolism of the Pyramids of Giza. An article in Al-Arabiya reports that the Egyptian government is taking these threats seriously, specifically the words of Sheikh al-Gohary. Moreover, worries persist that Salafi groups will exert influence over new guidelines surrounding Egyptian antiquities.
This would be disastrous. Heritage tourism is the major underpinning of the Egyptian economy, and the destruction of such an important source of revenue would be unacceptable fanaticism. As I recognize my Western perspective, I continue to be amazed at how practical thinking is ignored, and it seems analogous to Tea Party Republicans like Todd Akin making stupid comments about rape.
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