I'd love to talk about competition, but there is always something that occurs and forces me to postpone. Isabella Faroppa, a friend for a long time and countrymen (in the sense that we share a long stay in Luxor), confirmed that Zahi Hawass has formally resigned, making them follow those of the Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq. Extraordinary power to Midan El-Tahrir! How is that Italy, the country of a thousand squares, can not find one with the same force?
Exactly nine years (it was March 2002) since he took over from Zahi Gaballa Aly Gaballa led the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) of Egypt. In this period many changes he made in the organization responsible for the protection and enhancement of the Egyptian monuments. Zahi has taken over the process of rejuvenation of all the pictures of the SCA already begun by Abd El-Khalim Nur Ed-Din in the mid-nineties of the last century. He introduced the salary for the inspectors, giving a blow to the unfortunate habit of distributing tips to them. SCA has made him a more efficient and in tune with the times.
What personally reproach Zahi is the excessive media exposure that has always put the monuments of Egypt, already he was general manager of the archaeological sites of Giza. Has commercialized a bit 'too our profession.
nothing else I can say. I do not want to just join the chorus of those who just happens only in recent weeks, accusing him of corruption and other atrocities of various kinds. I read on the web that you would also implicated in the illegal trade in antiquities. If the latter accusation is true I would be surprised besides deeply saddened.
also on resigns Zahi many allegations were made. E 'instead very likely that he felt put on the ropes and have dates because they could not do otherwise. The situation of Antiquities in Egypt is to be creepy. Isabella told me that I really miss the safety. I am confident in Egypt and I know they will come to terms with this terrible time. But if they need someone, I'm here. They do not have to ask. I have nothing to offer them solutions. I wear only available. Even if you were going to sleep in any hut guardian to watch over the monuments.
Zahi A phrase he wrote on his website yesterday made me think: "... after the resignation of Mubarak looting have increased throughout the country and our antiques are in grave danger because of criminals who try to take advantage of the situation. "I do not know if they have noticed, but Zahi used an inverted topos of Egyptian literature. Many books, especially those of royal propaganda, begin by describing a situation of chaos. Ascends the throne that the king restore order. Zahi writes just the opposite and instead requires the equation Mubarak = order; without Mubarak = chaos.
said, Zahi leaves. How many politicians (Zahi because it is) would remain consistent with their own ideas (and Zahi has always claimed to be pro-Mubarak), especially knowing that they have no future?
too easy, with this observation, cross the Mediterranean and make comparisons with what happens in Italy. Zahi goes away because maybe he is afraid that the open lockers where he has hidden skeletons. Okay, but if he goes. Here are all in place knowing full well that when the cupboards are open you will pretend not to see the skeletons and rotting corpses that are crammed.
Zahi And after? With Isabella, we agreed that Sabri Abd El-Aziz, the current director general of the ancient pharaohs, would be his successor. There is the problem but will retire next May. And this could also be seen by some as an advantage ... If, however, was elected minister, may remain beyond the deadline imposed by age. In a few days we will have the answer.
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