The Giza governorate denied the rumors of demolishing several inhabited houses in Nazlet El-Semman in Al-Ahram district in Cairo after 24 protesters were arrested in an attempt to stop authorities from destroying the illegal buildings. On 22 January, the governorate said in a statement that the information was incorrect and that “demolishing buildings located in the area of the pyramids is done in coordination with the Ministries of Antiquities and Interior and that the removal of four properties is due to the fact that the buildings violate antiquities laws and do not have the required licenses from the competent authorities.” It is mentioned that owners of the real estates did not take into account the archaeological aspect of the ancient pyramids, where tourists from around the world come to enjoy. Instead, these buildings distorted the image of the archaeological location and historical heritage. The statement highlighted that the eradication does not include any residential buildings near or far from the Pyramids, indicating instead that the buildings were non-residential in nature. The Giza Governorate called on citizens not to circulate rumors that would harm the public interest. On the other hand,…
Giza Governorate to Demolish Illegal Buildings in Nazlet El-Semman Near Giza Pyramids
January 22, 2019
