A fire broke out in one of the tourist cafes in the Valley of the Kings area on the west bank of Luxor. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities revealed that the fire was minor and has been controlled, according to Egypt’s Al-Gomhuria today, Monday.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism confirmed that the archaeological area is completely safe and that all tombs are intact and in good condition.
Wagdy noted that he moved to the site immediately upon being informed, pointing out that a team of antiquities inspectors was prepared to take any necessary preventive measures to protect and secure the antiquities.
