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Was there ever pressure from religious hardliners to destroy the pyramids or the Sphinx in Egypt?

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Was thinking about how ISIS destroyed many antiquities in their territory and how the Taliban destroyed the statues of the Buddha. Were there ever any conservative or extreme religious movements in Egypt that seriously advocated for demolishing the relics of Egypt's pre-Abrahamic past?

Snipahar

Hi,

While you wait for an answer, you may be interested in the following previously answered questions:

What was the reaction of Muslim invaders of Egypt to sites like Giza? Answered by /u/CptBuck.
During the christian occupation of Egypt, what did they think of the pyramids? Answered by /u/WelfOnTheShelf.

EDIT:

Also consider:

Why did the Sultan of Egypt Al-Aziz Uthman attempt to demolish the Pyramids in the late 12th century? Answered by /u/WelfOnTheShelf.

This one looks at the partial destruction of the pyramid from a slightly different angle, so it's definitely worth reading as well!