Quote Originally Posted by sheerluck View Post
The worry of the pyramids being damaged by thousands of feet trampling all over them is a very real one, given that they are constructed largely of limestone (a comparatively soft stone). However, the sun and the sand whipped up by the wind are going to do more damage than a couple of fools with a camera. Those pyramids have stood there for 4500 years or so, they'll be there a bit longer yet.
A couple of fools who are seen by other fools who think, "gee I could do that too" and all of a sudden, you have large numbers of fools trying to get up the monuments, so security is increased and legitimate tourists are further disadvantaged. But hey, they got their photos so it's all good. Right?