A viral video showing a worker chiseling stones from the Great Pyramid of Giza has led to public outcry regarding the supervision of Egypt's antiquities. Egyptian MP Amira Abu Shoka called for accountability, emphasizing the potential harm to Egypt's international standing. The Tourism Ministry claimed this work was to remove modern materials for a new lighting system and that it didn't harm ancient stones. Despite assurances, critics, including Egyptologists, voiced concerns regarding adherence to Unesco regulations and proper oversight to protect heritage.
mismanagement is the greatest threat to Egyptian heritage. She cites a controversial plan to reinstall ancient granite cladding on the pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three great pyramids of Giza, that was only prevented last February due to international concern.
Any work on the Giza plateau, whether it is the removal of concrete or the installation of lights, or indeed, any building work, must be carefully monitored as there is scope for destruction and loss of data.
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