As a firm believer in the preservation and conservation of historical/heritage sites, I'm glad to see that UNESCO has not removed Dahshur from its World Heritage List, despite the urban destruction occuring in Dahshur. Instead, according to the Minister of State for Antiquities; Mohamed Ibrahim, UNESCO's Director General Irina Bokova, has proposed several ideas to help with the current threat against the Ancient Egyptian sites.
Click on the link for the full story:
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/66722/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/UNESCO-visits-Cairo-to-discuss-threats-to-archaeol.aspx
In my personal opinion, preservation and conservation of historical sites is a MUST because these sites are the reason why countries (like Egypt) exist today. These sites are physical representations of the country's identity and tradition. Without these sites, many countries' economies would suffer, especially Egypt's since tourism plays a vital role in the country's economy.
-chelle-
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