tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760875.post3416136778944163336..comments2023-11-02T10:29:04.103+00:00Comments on Egyptology News: Petition to stop the destruction of the Lake Qarun Protected AreaAndiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342690442454499340noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6760875.post-34543012260920296052011-05-24T12:13:57.930+01:002011-05-24T12:13:57.930+01:00The petitioners clearly state that 'The head o...The petitioners clearly state that 'The head of the Ministry of Antiquities, Zahi Hawass, sanctioned the building in this area, despite its cultural, scientific and global importance.' The Minister says he always strongly opposed it, but does not supply many details of this 'opposition'. The whole building scheme is a scandal, and , if allowed to go ahead, would set an extremely dangerous precedent.<br />Obviously, either someone is lying, or the petitioners have been misinformed. It would be great if for once we could have some documentary evidence to clarify one way or another this new controversy surrounding the Minister.Patricknoreply@blogger.com