Rock art in Egypt endangered

Egypt holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest civilization and it’s natural that the place offers a glimpse into the past; takes you through the life in ancient times and enrich you with the history of civilization.
If you thought that Egypt was all about pyramids, deserts and ancient temples, you must check out the priceless rock-art in the mountains of Gilf Kabir and Jebel Ouenat. You can see 6,000 year old pictures carved on rocks and these images of people, animals, and hunting scenes tell you interesting stories of those times.
The tragedy however is that there has been no effort from the government to preserve its rich cultural heritage. The place that could have been tapped as an excellent tourist destination is marred with filth, portraits of nude women etched over the art and damaging the rocks by pouring water and oil over them.
Tourists pay up to $10,000 for a two-week expedition and are disappointed to see the marred landscape. Efforts are on to get this place recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site and should this happen, tourists may savor the rock-art in cleaner environment.
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Tags: Egyptian Rock Art, Gilf Kabir, Jebel Ouenat, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, Travel