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RC2V1R9AS2QF People perform during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9ZMUGP The restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, is seen during its opening ceremony, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9T48YB People perform during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9XA0T5 People perform during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9SZ3NQ The restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, is seen during its opening ceremony, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9OOKFL The restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, is seen during its opening ceremony, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9KNI7S Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9NDQKV Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9UHU2R Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9E5N06 Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9NJJZ8 People perform during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9OUQ6J People perform during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9AO8ZR People perform during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9FJANI The Union Philharmonic Orchestra of Egypt plays in front of the ancient Egyptian Temple of Luxor during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9LMRZI The Union Philharmonic Orchestra of Egypt plays in front of the ancient Egyptian Temple of Luxor during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R9SL312 The Union Philharmonic Orchestra of Egypt plays in front of the ancient Egyptian Temple of Luxor during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2V1R90GNJM The Union Philharmonic Orchestra of Egypt plays in front of the ancient Egyptian Temple of Luxor during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2U1R90VDFB Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Enany attend the opening ceremony for the restored Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2U1R9ZIVDT Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Enany attend the opening ceremony for the restored Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2U1R9PWRHC Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Enany attend the opening ceremony for the restored Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2U1R9MTUCU Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Enany attend the opening ceremony for the restored Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2S1R9UWNA8 View of the ancient Egyptian Temple of Luxor ahead of the reopening ceremony of the Avenue of the Sphinxes, an ancient 2.7 km road connecting the Karnak temple in the north to the Luxor temple in the south, which had been in renovation for years, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2S1R9IXWYL View of the ancient Egyptian Temple of Luxor ahead of the reopening ceremony of the Avenue of the Sphinxes, an ancient 2.7 km road connecting the Karnak temple in the north to the Luxor temple in the south, which had been in renovation for years, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2X1R9LUKZG FILE PHOTO: Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo

RC2BCP97TIP2 Egypt's Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly tours Karnak temple, Egypt August 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2ACP9JQ3U2 Tourists visit Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt August 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2ACP9A7OS5 People work in Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt August 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2ACP97B6KG Tourists visit Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt August 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2ACP9DLCKC Tourists visit Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt August 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2ACP9VISCS Tourists visit Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt August 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2ACP9XLE1R Egypt's Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly climbs a ladder during an inspection tour in Karnak temple, Egypt August 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2ACP9V84CV Egypt's Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly is seen during an inspection tour in Karnak temple, Egypt August 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2ACP9L6GYL People work in Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt August 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2NGF9S9LYR Souvenir vendors displaying pharaonic statues and papyrus wait for tourists in front of Karnak Temple, following an outbreak of the coronavirus in Luxor, Egypt March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2NGF97R0YO Tourists visit Karnak Temple, following an outbreak of the coronavirus in Luxor, Egypt March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2NGF968417 Tourists take a selfie picture with a mobile phone during their visit to Karnak Temple, following an outbreak of the coronavirus, in Luxor, Egypt March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2NGF9076ZI A tourist wears a protective mask during a visit to Karnak Temple, following an outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), in Luxor, Egypt March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2JGF9VY8ZZ Tourists visit Karnak Temple, following an outbreak of coronavirus, in Luxor, Egypt March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2JGF9K9IYV A guard stands at the Karnak Temple, following an outbreak of coronavirus, in Luxor, Egypt March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2JGF9IEDDQ Tourists visit Karnak Temple, following an outbreak of coronavirus, in Luxor, Egypt March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2JGF9CN041 Tourists visit Karnak Temple, following an outbreak of coronavirus, in Luxor, Egypt March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2JGF985T4Z Tourists visit Karnak Temple, following an outbreak of coronavirus, in Luxor, Egypt March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC2JGF904H9S Tourists visit Karnak Temple, following an outbreak of coronavirus, in Luxor, Egypt March 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC1D74A40A70 Tourists visit Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC1BD6915C50 Tourists visit Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC1178FA1770 Tourists take photos of Karnak temple in Luxor, Egypt, November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC1981DC5BB0 A tourist visits Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC186C194060 Tourists visit Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC14077A9AA0 Tourists visit Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC1938AA9D60 A man stands up in Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC18DF949440 Egyptians archaeologists work inside the Ipet temple during an event to showcase the restoration work, at the Karnak Temple complex, in Luxor, Egypt November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC15C33F24C0 An Egyptian archaeologist works inside the Ipet temple during an event to showcase the restoration work, at the Karnak Temple complex in Luxor, Egypt, November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC14A3C3A290 Egyptian archaeologists work inside the Ipet temple during an event to showcase the restoration work, at the Karnak Temple complex in Luxor, Egypt, November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC1EE7E46F90 An Egyptian archaeologist works inside the Ipet temple during an event to showcase the restoration work, at the Karnak Temple complex in Luxor, Egypt, November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC18D8BEC420 A general view of Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC1604B5F920 A general view of Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC14F25996A0 A general view of Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC14A51411D0 Columns are seen at Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt, November 23, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

RC165803C6E0 FILE PHOTO: Traditional dancers perform during a show about the history of Pharaohs in Hurghada, about 464 km (288 miles) from the capital Cairo, June 17, 2013. Seen in the backdrop are mock-ups of a sphinx (R) and the temples of Abu Simbel (L), Karnak (2nd L) and Luxor (2nd R). REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

GF10000122685 ATTENTION EDITORS - VISUAL COVERAGE OF SCENES OF DEATH The remains of the body of a suicide bomber are seen near blast detonation equipment at the scene of a foiled suicide attack in Luxor, Egypt, June 10, 2015. The suicide bomber blew himself up in the parking lot of Karnak temple in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor on Wednesday, security sources and witnesses said, in an escalation of attacks on tourist sites. No group immediately claimed responsibility but Islamist militants bent on toppling the Cairo government have killed hundreds of police and soldiers in the past, usually at checkpoints and barracks or police stations. REUTERS/StringerTEMPLATE OUT

GF10000122679 Police and people stand near the scene of a foiled suicide attack in Luxor, Egypt, June 10, 2015. A suicide bomber blew himself up in the parking lot of Karnak temple in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor on Wednesday, security sources and witnesses said, in an escalation of attacks on tourist sites. No group immediately claimed responsibility but Islamist militants bent on toppling the Cairo government have killed hundreds of police and soldiers in the past, usually at checkpoints and barracks or police stations. REUTERS/Stringer

GF10000122677 Police and people stand near the scene of a foiled suicide attack in Luxor, Egypt, June 10, 2015. A suicide bomber blew himself up in the parking lot of Karnak temple in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor on Wednesday, security sources and witnesses said, in an escalation of attacks on tourist sites. No group immediately claimed responsibility but Islamist militants bent on toppling the Cairo government have killed hundreds of police and soldiers in the past, usually at checkpoints and barracks or police stations. REUTERS/Stringer

GF10000122655 The remains of the body of a suicide bomber lies covered on the ground in front of tourist shops, at the scene of a foiled suicide attack in Luxor, Egypt, June 10, 2015. The suicide bomber blew himself up in the parking lot of Karnak temple in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor on Wednesday, security sources and witnesses said, in an escalation of attacks on tourist sites. No group immediately claimed responsibility but Islamist militants bent on toppling the Cairo government have killed hundreds of police and soldiers in the past, usually at checkpoints and barracks or police stations. REUTERS/Stringer

GF10000122654 The remains of the body of a suicide bomber are covered on the ground in front of tourist shops, at the scene of a foiled suicide attack in Luxor, Egypt, June 10, 2015. The suicide bomber blew himself up in the parking lot of Karnak temple in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor on Wednesday, security sources and witnesses said, in an escalation of attacks on tourist sites. No group immediately claimed responsibility but Islamist militants bent on toppling the Cairo government have killed hundreds of police and soldiers in the past, usually at checkpoints and barracks or police stations. REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

GM1E96I0OQN01 A performer with a German flag rides a horse during a show about the history of Pharaohs in Hurghada, about 464 km (288 miles) from the capital Cairo, June 17, 2013. Seen in the backdrop are mock-ups of a sphinx (R) and the temples of Abu Simbel (L), Karnak (2nd L) and Luxor (2nd R). REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL)

GM1E96I0PCI01 Traditional dancers perform during a show about the history of Pharaohs in Hurghada, about 464 km (288 miles) from the capital Cairo, June 17, 2013. Seen in the backdrop are mock-ups of a sphinx (R) and the temples of Abu Simbel (L), Karnak (2nd L) and Luxor (2nd R). REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL)

GM1E96I0PCH01 Whirling dervishes perform a traditional Sufi dance during a show about the history of Pharaohs in Hurghada, about 464 km (288 miles) from the capital Cairo, June 17, 2013. Seen in the background are mock-ups of the temples of Abu Simbel (L) and Karnak. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL ANIMALS)

GM1E96I0PC001 A general view of mock-ups of a sphinx (R) and the temples of (2nd R-L) Luxor, Karnak, Abu Simbel and Philae as part of a show about the history of Pharaohs in Hurghada, about 464 km (288 miles) from the capital Cairo, June 17, 2013. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL)

GM1E93C1E8001 A visitor takes a photograph of a carved structure, which is a replica of the Karnak Temple in Egypt, at the abandoned Wanguo park in Wuhan, Hubei province March 12, 2013. The park was abandoned during the course of construction 14 years ago, according to local media. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA

GM1E6CB0A5F01 A man walks between columns in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt, December 10, 2010. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/ Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL)

GM1E6CB0A2V01 A man walks in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt, December 10, 2010. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/ Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL)

GM1E6CB00FT01 A man walks between columns in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt, December 10, 2010. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/ Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL)

GM1E6CB005L01 A man walks in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt, December 10, 2010. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/ Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL)

GM1E6CA1UI601 Tourists jump to be photographed in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt, December 10, 2010. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/ Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY TRAVEL IMAGES OF THE DAY)

GM1E6CA058T01 Columns are seen in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt December 9, 2010. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)

GM1E6CA054Z01 A temple guardian sits in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt December 9, 2010. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)

GM1E6CA050T01 A woman walks between columns in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt December 9, 2010. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)

GM1E6C5005E01 People walk past the Avenue of the Sphinxes between Karnak and Luxor Temples in Luxor, around 650 km (404 miles) south of Cairo, December 4, 2010. Excavations in the area have been delayed due to the construction of several places of worship. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY)

GM1E65C0ET601 Restoration work is done on the Avenue of the Sphinxes with Karnak Temple (background) in Luxor, around 650 km (404 miles) south of Cairo, May 11, 2010, The remains of a fifth century AD church and a Nilometer have been uncovered this week during routine excavations carried out during an Egyptian mission at the Avenue of Sphinxes, Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, Zahi Hawass said. REUTERS/Egyptian Supreme Council/Handout (EGYPT - Tags: SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

GM1E5BA05XW01 A tourist measures the width of a column in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt, November 9, 2009. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT SOCIETY TRAVEL)

GM1E5BA05W401 A tourist stands in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt, November 9, 2009. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT SOCIETY TRAVEL)

GM1E5BA05SK01 A temple guardian sits in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt, November 9, 2009. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT SOCIETY TRAVEL IMAGES OF THE DAY)

GM1E5BA05NI01 A temple guardian walks in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt, November 9, 2009. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT SOCIETY TRAVEL)

GM1E5BA05NF01 Tourists walk in Karnak Temple in Luxor, southern Egypt, November 9, 2009. The Karnak temple complex dates from before 2000 BC and is dedicated mainly to Amon Ra. It is the largest temple in the world. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT SOCIETY TRAVEL)

GM1E51Q1JEJ01 Workers excavate steps that a team of Egyptian archaeologists says lead to an ancient dam near the temple of Karnak in Luxor, 675 km (419 miles) south of Cairo, January 26, 2009. Archaeologists say that the recently discovered steps, made from water resistant Nubian sandstone, and the dam were intended to keep the Karnak temple safe from the Nile river's annual flood. REUTERS/Handout (EGYPT). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

GM1E51Q1J6701 A view of excavated steps that a team of Egyptian archaeologists says lead to an ancient dam near the temple of Karnak in Luxor, 675 km (419 miles) south of Cairo, January 26, 2009. Archaeologists say that the recently discovered steps, made from water resistant Nubian sandstone, and the dam were intended to keep the Karnak temple safe from the Nile river's annual flood. REUTERS/Handout (EGYPT). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

GM1E51Q1J6101 A view of excavated steps that a team of Egyptian archaeologists says lead to an ancient dam near the temple of Karnak in Luxor, 675 km (419 miles) south of Cairo, January 26, 2009. Archaeologists say that the recently discovered steps, made from water resistant Nubian sandstone, and the dam were intended to keep the Karnak temple safe from the Nile river's annual flood. REUTERS/Handout (EGYPT). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

GM1E51Q1J3001 Workers excavate steps that a team of Egyptian archaeologists says lead to an ancient dam near the temple of Karnak in Luxor, 675 km (419 miles) south of Cairo, January 26, 2009. Archaeologists say that the recently discovered steps, made from water resistant Nubian sandstone, and the dam were intended to keep the Karnak temple safe from the Nile river's annual flood. REUTERS/Handout (EGYPT). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

GM1E51Q1IT001 Workers excavate steps that a team of Egyptian archaeologists says lead to an ancient dam near the temple of Karnak in Luxor, 675 km (419 miles) south of Cairo, January 26, 2009. Archaeologists say that the recently discovered steps, made from water resistant Nubian sandstone, and the dam were intended to keep the Karnak temple safe from the Nile river's annual flood. REUTERS/Handout (EGYPT). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

GM1DWXCGBTAA France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd L), his new girlfriend, former supermodel, Carla Bruni (2nd R) and his son Jean Sarkozy (R) visit Karnak Temple in Luxor December 26, 2007. Sarkozy is in Egypt on a private visit during the holidays. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (EGYPT)

GM1DWXCFEFAA France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, accompanied by his new girlfriend, former supermodel Carla Bruni, waves from his car as he leaves Karnak Temple in Luxor December 26, 2007. Sarkozy is in Egypt on a private visit during the holidays. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (EGYPT)

GM1DWXCERSAA France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) and his new girlfriend, former supermodel Carla Bruni, walk together during a visit at Karnak Temple in Luxor, December 26, 2007. Sarkozy is in Egypt on a private visit during the holidays. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (EGYPT)

GM1DWXCDAXAA France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and his girlfriend, former supermodel Carla Bruni, walk together during a visit at Karnak Temple in Luxor, December 26, 2007. Sarkozy is in Egypt on a private visit during the holidays. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (EGYPT)

GM1DWXCCQUAA France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and his girlfriend, former supermodel Carla Bruni, walk together during a visit at Karnak Temple in Luxor December 26, 2007. Sarkozy is in Egypt on a private visit during the holidays. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (EGYPT)

GM1DSTHKWFAA An archaeologist works on restorations in a temple at Karnak in Luxor June 4, 2006. REUTERS/Tara Todras-Whitehill (EGYPT)

GM1DSTHKWDAA Workers stand behind a model of a temple at Karnak in Luxor, June 4, 2006. REUTERS/Tara Todras-Whitehill (EGYPT)

GM1DSTHKWBAA A worker restores an ancient vase at the Karnak Temple in Luxor, June 4, 2006. REUTERS/Tara Todras-Whitehill (EGYPT)

PBEAHUNOUAN An Egyptian man walks in between pharonic columns at Karnak Temple in Luxor April 13, 2006.

GM1DSJNBEXAA An Egyptian man walks in between pharonic columns at Karnak Temple in Luxor April 13, 2006. REUTERS/Tara Todras-Whitehill

PBEAHUNZMFA A life-sized statue of 13th Dynasty King Neferhotep wearing a nemes head cloth and holding a mace in one hand is seen in this handout released after a visit made by the Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Zahi Hawas and French archaeologists to Karnak Temple in Luxor June 4, 2005. The statue is the most important recent discovery made by the Franco-Egyptian Institute for Karnak Studies. The pleats of the nemes, the large ears, and the stern expression reflect typical styles from Middle Kingdom royal art.??? USE ONLY (CREDIT : REUTERS/Supreme Council of Antiquities/Handout)