It's a solace to have a way of describing the deep and unexpected sadness I have at this news.

Captures my feelings perfectly. I'm also devastated to think of the people whose profound memories of this place are now tarnished and for those deprived of the opportunity to commune with a wonderful duet of nature and history. This is an act of cultural and spiritual assassination.

(Reformed Alexander the Great receptionist here)
Rose: Mary Renault, The Persian Boy
Thorn: Oliver Stone's Alexander
WTF?: William Shatner's Alexander the Great pilot TV series episode

Weirdly, given the above I seem to be thinking of it less than the average man.

Hi
- Ancient history Lecturer
- Receptionist
- Afghan Rug salesman