Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities succumbed to pressure after protest groups behind the revolution that overthrew Hosni Mubarak in February demanded that the Pyramids be sealed off for the whole of "Magic Friday".
The council faced a backlash after it reportedly gave permission to a Polish numerologist group that wanted to hold a ceremony to protect the world from "cosmic forces" intent on destroying the planet next year.
The group, calling itself Dar Swiatowida, called on people to attend a "Ceremony of Love" at the Great Pyramid during which "two interpenetrated pyramid-shaped crystals" were to be placed inside the structure to imbue it with additional powers.
Numerologists believe that numbers have mystical properties, making November 11, 2011 -- 11/11/11 -- one of the most potent days in the planet's history.
Looks like we made it without the Gates of Hell being opened. Guess we gotta wait until 12.12.12. for that. ;-) To read more, click here.