Valley of the Kings rains. There is currently little year-round rain in this part of Egypt, but there are occasional flash floods that hit the valley, dumping tons of debris into the open tombs. The quality of the rock in the Valley is inconsistent, ranging from finely-grained to coarse stone, the latter with the potential to be structurally unsound. The occasional layer of shale also caused construction and conservation difficulties, as this rock expands in the presence of water, forcing apart the stone surrounding it. It is thought that some tombs were altered in shape and size depending on the types of rock the
Terrorist attack against cyclists in Tajikistan was at Level 1, the lowest, it was raised on level 2 (exercise increased caution) on the aftermath of the attack. Terrorist attack against cyclists in Tajikistan The Terrorist attack against cyclists in Tajikistan happened in July 29, 2018 (). Four Western touring cyclists were killed while cycling in the Danghara District, and two more were injured after five Islamist militants rammed them with a car and then got out of the vehicle and stabbed them. The attackers, in a posthumously released video, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, however, the Tajik authorities downplay the IS responsibility, blaming instead the