UN agency appeals for protection of Egypt treasures
The United Nations agency in charge of cultural heritage appealed to Egypt on Tuesday to protect its myriad treasures after news that looters destroyed two Pharaonic mummies last week during anti-government protests.
"I solemnly request that all necessary measures be taken to safeguard Egypt's treasures, in Cairo, Luxor and in all the other cultural and historical sites around the country," UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova said in a statement. (Reuters)
