Customs officials on Tuesday arrested a Turkish man at Cairo airport after they found ancient Coptic Christian relics in his luggage, an airport official said.
The 72-year-old traveler is suspected of trying to smuggle three Coptic bibles, two illustrated papyrus scrolls and fabrics dating back to the 6th century.
The man reportedly said he had bought the relics at Cairo’s Khan el-Khalili bazaar for 150 dollars (113 euros).
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Egypt arrests Turk with ancient Coptic relics
Hurriyet Daily News
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