How tourism cursed tomb of King Tut

[Who2]

Yesterday I was reading a reply to the above article in The Independent.
So here is the original article and the response, enjoy.....
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world ... 80603.html
The response from James Macmillan-Scott.

Your article concerning the gift of a facsimile by ourselves and others to Egypt misrepresents the position (How tourism cursed tomb of King Tut, 4 November). This is a token of friendship from us and the EU who support the process and will display it before its Valley of the Kings installation.

This is a story of enthusiastic, altruistic perseverance – developing extraordinary technologies and skills to be transferred to Egypt and others to conserve their heritage. This creates both long-term benefits and the technology advances needed to record and re-create the tombs of Seti I and Queen Nefertari – already closed to the public.

This free gift has very specific, not commercial, aims: promoting a sustainable approach to tourism in the conservation of cultural heritage; transferring technology and skills to create jobs and set up workshops in Egypt

What is happening in Luxor is not disastrous – what is happening to the fabric of the tombs is. We are not trying to save this wonderful heritage for "tomb tourism", but this is a serious, generous concern in association with Egypt and the academic community to save our heritage for future generations.

James Macmillan-Scott

President, Factum Foundation

Madrid, Spain

[Bullet Magnet]

At least millions have got to see the tomb, rather than just the elite, who lets face it, have rather messed up the interpretations somewhat..

[Yildez]

This is nothing new. Lascaux, in France, containing stunningly beautiful cave paintings, was closed more than 30 years ago for the same reasons; the replica was excellent, and in fact some visitors seemed not to know that they weren't seeing the original. I missed the opportunity to visit Nefetari's tomb on my first visit to Luxor (didn't realise it's importance at the time) and would jump at the chance to see it, even if second hand, so to speak.

And talking of Tutankhamun, last December I visited the tomb of Ay, which some Egyptologists believe was originally destined to be Tutankhamuns last resting place, but which was pinched by Ay. Very, very interesting tomb and well worth a second visit.

[A-Four]

Yildez, I wrote up an article on here, and called it 'the Secret of the Western Valley' on 20th Feb 2011, it may be of use to you on your next visit there.

[Yildez]

Yildez, I wrote up an article on here, and called it 'the Secret of the Western Valley' on 20th Feb 2011, it may be of use to you on your next visit there.

Thanks A4, just read your article which was very interesting. When I visited I travelled up to the tomb by car; I have knee replacements and knew I wouldn't manage the return walk and the descent to the tomb, it had to be one or the other. However, after visiting the tomb I sat for a long time, completely alone, and did experience the silence you describe, and an extraordinary "peacefulness".

On my next visit I plan to go up by car, but then send the driver down to the bottom to wait for me; I'm confident I can walk down if I take it slowly!

[A-Four]

Like you Yildez, I too have had a recent TKR, so if you want a day of no pain, get a GP to write you a note for Tramadol 100's, great little tabs, but don't use to many, they also seem to be fine if you like a drink at night.

[A-Four]

Like you Yildez, I too have had a recent TKR, so if you want a day of no pain, get a GP to write you a note for Tramadol 100's, great little tabs, but don't use to many, they also seem to be fine if you like a drink at night.

[Yildez]

Like you Yildez, I too have had a recent TKR, so if you want a day of no pain, get a GP to write you a note for Tramadol 100's, great little tabs, but don't use to many, they also seem to be fine if you like a drink at night.

Thanks A4 but I'm more or less pain-free, yippee!!! I had my left knee done in 2003, and the right in 2005 and had a good recovery both times. My only real problem is a tendency to lose my balance very easily, as tin knees are unable to correct a small (or large!) trip - I'm sure you know what I mean! I very, very rarely need to take pain relief any more, just off-the-shelf ones if the weather is very damp; fortunately our winters here in south-west Turkey are short, 3 months maximum.

[A-Four]

Many thanks for your notes here, my God yes I can understand balance would be a problem with having double TKR, even long after surgery.

Early next week I will open up a subject post in Rants, rather than PM'ing you, knowing that, I am sure a number of people on here, either have had, or will have in the future a TKR, and see if we can share with others information, and perhaps a little advice.

I must admit I am rather surprised that seven year down the road, you are only now, getting little or no pain, but then again, when I had my operation in June, they told me everything would be fantastic after three months, which evidently was a joke.

[Who2]

Back to deception!...
If, you are wearing a 'snide Rolex but, climb out of a Porsche, no questions are asked.
First rule: of a con man, 'surround your 'punters with a believable reality !.......