A closer look

Your Instagram aesthetic is going to cost you heavily. The Egyptian Antiquities Ministry knows exactly how much you want a high-resolution shot of a decaying pharaoh's tomb. While cell phones are usually permitted, stepping onto a historical site with a DSLR and a tripod immediately triggers extortionate 'commercial photography' fees that can cost hundreds of dollars. They are aggressively monetizing the legacy of slaves who hauled limestone 4,000 years ago.