Groundwater threatening Egyptian temples

Egyptian authorities say ancient temples in Karnak and Luxor are being threatened by groundwater.

Egyptian authorities say ancient temples in Karnak and Luxor are being threatened by groundwater.

Scientists have discovered the lower sections of the stone monuments are slowly being erroded by water with a high salt content.

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