[Gefreiter]

The Egyptian people didn't care for any of their cultural heritage until the French fought there in the 18th century. Among the French armies were archaeologists, who not only made critical early discoveries but appreciated their significance.

For centuries the Muslims looted the burial chambers, used the temples as quarries for other projects, used mummies for kindling, and in general had no use/concern for the history of the region.

[jonatron]

The international leftists and arabs are always complaining about the Israeli occuptation of Israel, saying it's "arab land" Where's the outrage about Arabs colonizing & occupying Egyptian land?? Where is the Egyptian version of Mugabe ?

[Jimmy Valentine]

Ping for the Rosetta Stone!