Monday, August 01, 2005

Sites just clinging to existance

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An LA Times article which provides a short listing with brief descriptions of sites that they consider to be in danger, including the West Bank tombs: "What's at risk: West Bank of the Nile River, Luxor, Egypt. Archeological sites, including the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, burial sites of Egypt's New Kingdom rulers (1540-1075 BC), 40 temples and more. Endangered by: Rising groundwater, theft, vandalism, uncontrolled tourism and development pressures". This is the full reference to Egyptian sites. To see the rest of the article see the above URL (but note that you need to register with the site to view the content).

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