A fashion model, Salma El-Shimi, has been detained for 15 days by Egyptian investigation authorities in Alexandria for photographing and publishing inappropriate content in the archaeological area of the pyramids. El-Shimi was seen wearing pharaonic costumes in the photos and videos that were published over a year ago on her social media platforms. This is not the first time that El-Shimi has been imprisoned. She was previously released on bail along with the photographer in December 2020 after being accused of filming without a permit in the archaeological area of Saqqara. The Economic Court has set next April 18 as the verdict date for publishing immoral videos on social media. The incident has caused outrage with many considering it to be disrespectful to the ancient Egyptian civilization and the queens of Egypt.
In a new case of a fashion model filming inside the archaeological area of the pyramids wearing pharaonic costumes, the Egyptian investigation authorities in Alexandria decided today, Tuesday, to renew the detention of model Salma El-Shimi on charges of photographing and publishing lewd content that contradicts the values and standards of society, and calls for immorality and immorality, 15 days pending. Investigations, and their renewal shall be taken into account within the legal date.
The Economic Court also set next April 18 to pronounce the verdict against the backdrop of publishing immoral videos on social media.
The Egyptian model was previously imprisoned, and then the Egyptian authorities released her, accompanied by the photographer, in December 2020.
“The Public Prosecution released the two on bail of 500 Egyptian pounds (about $32) each,” a judicial official told AFP at the time.
He also added that this conditional release will be pending investigation into their accusation of “filming without a permit in the archaeological area of Saqqara.”
This came after Dr. Mustafa Waziri, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, referred the case to the Public Prosecution Office to investigate the incident and take all necessary legal measures.
It is noteworthy that the model, Salma El-Shimi, photographed in the archaeological area of the pyramids, wearing clothes of a pharaonic nature, and took several photos and videos that she published on her page on the communication platforms more than a year ago.
The pictures sparked widespread anger, as the pioneers of the communication sites demanded an investigation into the incident, which they considered offensive to the ancient Egyptian civilization and the ancient queens of Egypt.
In conclusion, the detention of model Salma El-Shimi has been renewed by Egyptian investigation authorities following allegations of publishing lewd content that goes against societal values and promotes immorality. This is not the first time that the model has faced legal action for her actions inside archaeological areas in Egypt. It is imperative for individuals to respect the cultural and historical heritage of such sites to preserve them for future generations. We await the verdict on April 18th and hope that this serves as a warning to others who may seek to disrespect these important sites.