"Tourism and antiquities" It denies the existence of any demolition work on one of the stones of the Pyramid of Khufu
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities denied the existence of any demolition work on one of the stones of the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
The Ministry explained – in a statement today, Sunday – that in response to the video circulated on the social networking site “Facebook” Which shows works interpreted as the demolition of one of the stones of the Great Pyramid (Khufu) in the archaeological area of the Giza Pyramids. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities explains that what is shown in the video is not a demolition, but rather the removal of modern, non-archaeological building materials (mortar), which were placed decades ago. To cover the electricity network for lighting the pyramid.
She added that the Supreme Council of Antiquities is currently removing these materials as part of a project to modernize the lighting network for the Great Pyramid, without harming the body of the pyramid or any of its original stones.
She affirmed her full commitment to her role in protecting and preserving the archaeological and cultural heritage of Egypt, calling on social media users to be careful before circulating any incorrect information that might lead to confusion and public opinion.
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