Egyptian official : The government is protecting monuments and museums . However , unease persisted among Egyptologists and archaeologists , who fear some of the nation 's priceless treasures may fall victim to looters or vandals , amid unrest and uprisings fueled by what protesters see as a lack of economic opportunity , widespread poverty and pervasive corruption . I believe Egyptians ' national museums will help protect valuable artifacts . But Egyptologists do n't know what the future will bring . Citizens helped calm protesters at the Cairo Museum .
Egyptian official : The government is protecting monuments and museums . I believe Egyptians ' national museums will help protect valuable artifacts . But Egyptologists do n't know what the future will bring . Citizens helped calm protesters at the Cairo Museum .