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What was the name of Abu Sir al Malaq in the past?
Busiris
Why was it famous?
It was one of ancient Egypt’s largest cities and it was famous for its architecture and buildings.
What sort of people work at Abu Sir al Malaq?
archaeologists from museums
Why do criminals come to Abu Sir al Malaq?
to steal things (historical items)
What is Amal Farag trying to do?
to protect the area from the robbers
The robbers take some objects to sell. What do they often do with the other objects?
They throw away the rest (the less good pieces) – they destroy hundreds.
In the past, who else has stolen from Egypt?
Roman armies; different countries which controlled Egypt between the 16th and mid-20th centuries.
Why does the problem continue?
It’s big business.
