Got this off of Yahoo News.
Believe it or not, Egypt is planning to copyright it's pyramids, Spinx and other historical structures. This means that people around the world will have to pay up to use their likenesses.
At first, this struck me as a bit ludicrous, but when I read why they wanted to do it, it began to make sense.
First off, that means you pay only if Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities considers it to be a 100% copy. Las Vegas' famed Luxor Hotel & Casino would not have a problem since it is not considered a 100% copy.
The second stipulation really makes sense to me. According to somewhat controversial Zaki Hawass, the head of the Council, "It is Egypt's right to be the only copyright owner for these monuments in order to benefit financially so we can restore, preserve, and protect Egypt's monuments." Well, since you put it that way.
It Cost Bucks, Even if They're Worthless, to Preserve. --Cooter
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