The streets of Cairo burned again this week and Tahrir Square swelled once more with protestors - proof, if any were needed, that the Arab Spring will take time to reach full bloom. Uncertainty is a feature of revolutions, as those who have just sealed their own victory in Libya will be well aware. And against such a background, the interests of archaeologists in both countries are, naturally, low on the list of priorities. Yet the rich archaeological heritage of Egypt and Libya could contribute to their rebuilding. Cultural remains there are so extensive that both nations are effectively open-air museums.
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