We know from history that stagnation has caused many empires to decline. In the 20th Century, however other elements have materialized which lead to ruin. Among them is hesitation and prejudice. Now that the country is almost economically out of the bottleneck, the time has come for increasing our national awareness of the need to protect our heritage. A project has developed along these lines which aims at restoring Egypt s monuments and putting them on display at their best.
Monuments are here considered an asset capable of attracting tourists from all parts of the world.
The Museum of Civilization, to be established nearby Fayoum, reflects the new trend dominating throughout Egypt s government thinking. That tourists have come mostly from Arab countries, makes it vital to note that interesting Arabs in visiting Egypt is important if revenues from tourism are to climb back to previous records. With its rare monuments, its classy hotels, its people, both hospitable and kind, its atmosphere, both secure and stable, Egypt stands a tourist-attraction with a greater share deserved than that which it has earned at present. On the other hand, the Palestinians have shown great understanding of and have accepted the proposals in principle. With Palestinian endorsement of the US peace proposals, Washington is thrust in a most embarassing position.