When shopping, be aware that quality does vary greatly and some bargains may not be what they appear inferior stone painted to look like marble or alabaster is a favorite ploy around the sites in Upper Egypt.
There aren't many laws against counterfeiting so use caution when shopping.
mnli hypothesis: There aren't many laws against counterfeiting so use caution when shopping. premise: When shopping, be aware that quality does vary greatly and some bargains may not be what they appear inferior stone painted to look like marble or alabaster is a favorite ploy around the sites in Upper Egypt.