Security measures before we can proceed towards the Karnak temple complex

Before the recent turmoil that caused the departure of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt faced another potential risk, which was an economic risk. Egypt had turned the number of historic structures in the country to its advantage by setting a huge tourist industry, which gave a huge boost to the economy and also boosted employment. With terrorist attacks around a decade back, the security levels in the country for tourists were enhanced.
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