We want to retain the authenticity. But if we don't renovate it they would have torn it down as scrap. The politicians haven't done anything. This is a very desirable area and they wanted to make money from development. We say they could make money from tourists.
Some tourists believe the wall's anarchic character has been lost in the process of restoration.
It's part of history. I wouldn't want the Egyptian pyramids to be renovated. Copyright 2000 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.