Love what everyone is saying here lately which is 'stichin' the bezerk tapestry together nicely. I'll only add this in response to rken. He said the modern day Egyptians are proud of their relics. Hope that sentiment continues as opposed to the way their Arab forebearers were determined to erase what they saw as idolatry.

My most fervent prayer is that their conservancy efforts have focused on cleaning up the chambers throughout "Chrefren's" pyramid, especially the King's chamber.

I am still saddened by my memory of entering that sacred spot and the shock of seeing the Sarcophagus, the once and future repository of the Ark being used as an ashtray and urinal. The stench of pee and stale tobacco was NOT what once filled the stillness of the place.

I have seen one photo on the internet that shows a recent visitor sitting in the sarcophagus inside a now-immaculate King's chamber which does appear suitably ready for what all is about to come.

Hail Horus.