The wanton destruction of Egyptian antiquities would leave any archaeologist or Egyptologist bereft - but to actually bear witness as your life’s work literally turns to dust would be beyond distressing. Carol Redmount, interviewed here by Richard Engel, shares her experience as she voices her concerns for the future should this issue continue to be ignored by the Egyptian Government.
It was interesting to note the perspective of the looters themselves, who are not as concerned about being buried alive – as indeed, some already have been – but rather from being attacked by the ‘jin’ (spirits) still guarding the ancient treasures.
The current musing is that educating the looters as to the value of these antiquities (to Egypt and also to humanity), would change their decision to take such risks in pursuit of profit. However from my humble perspective that argument has rarely held sway when the elements of hunger and poverty are in play.
Also this article posted by abc news on 29th April 2013
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