Archaeologist warn about Egypt antiquity sites

Egypt's top archaeologist says he will no longer serve as a Cabinet minister and is warning that the country's antiquity sites are being looted by criminals.

Egypt's top archaeologist says he will no longer serve as a Cabinet minister and is warning that the country's antiquity sites are being looted by criminals.

Zahi Hawass was quoted in today's Cairo's dailies as saying he would not participate in the new government to be led by prime minister designate Essam Sharaf.

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