Egyptian authorities have arrested a tour guide in Giza after a video circulated on social media showing the man tracing marks on the outer covering of a pyramid to illustrate explanations to a group of tourists. According to a report by the Interior Ministry through its X profile, the incident was reported by an archaeological heritage inspector in the area and later verified by police. The man, a resident of the Bulaq al-Dakrur area, was identified as the person featured in the video. Authorities confirmed that the inscriptions were removed by experts in the field and that the guide admitted responsibility when he was detained. Legal procedures required by current legislation on the protection of cultural heritage have been initiated. The incident attracted international attention, especially because of the sensitivity of the site, a historical heritage site of global significance, and confirmed the need for strict controls in archaeological areas frequented by tourists.
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