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— Zahi Hawass

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Hawara Pyramid

March 13th 2010

The pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara, which was once the largest and most elaborate funerary complex built in the Middle Kingdom. To the south of the pyramid was a large temple that was so complex in design it was known by classical authors such as Herodotus as the “labyrinth.” After the outer limestone casing was removed from the pyramid, it fell into disrepair and now appears as a mudbrick structure surrounded by pieces of stone that are the remains of the labyrinth. (Photo: SCA)
Press Release - Collection of Artifacts to Return to Egypt

March 13th 2010

Egypt will restitute a collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in June 2010, the collection is now in the custody of the Homeland Security Office on Long Island, near New York City.
Dig Days - Dominican University Festival

March 9th 2010

When I went to the Dominican Republic, the only person I knew was Carlos Morales Troncoso, the minister of foreign affairs. I consider him to be a great man and I believe he will be a leader of the Dominican Republic in the future. When you meet him, you will instantly be attracted to his personality, strength, and kindness.
Burial Goods of Na-Sa

March 8th 2010

A number of golden artifacts found in the burial chamber of Na-Sa II in Bahariya Oasis, including golden nail stalls, a heart amulet in the shape of one of the names of King Apries, a djed-pillar amulet, bracelets, and other amulets. (Photo: Ken Garrett)
The Family of Tutankhamun in the Media

March 7th 2010

The announcement of the results of the DNA test that reveal the secrets of the family of Tutankhamun has attracted press coverage from around the world. Here are some links to articles in newspapers in different countries.
Press Release - Burial Chamber of Queen Behenu Discovered

March 7th 2010

Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), announced today that the French mission working at Saqqara has found the burial chamber of Queen Behenu. As of yet, it is unclear if this queen was the wife of Pepi I or Pepi II, who ruled during the 6th Dynasty. The burial chamber was revealed while the team was cleaning the sand from Behenu's pyramid in the area of el-Shawaf in South Saqqara, west of the pyramid of King Pepi I.
Dr. Hawass in KV 9

March 1st 2010

Dr. Hawass inside KV 9 in the Valley of the Kings. Begun by Ramses V, it was usurped by Ramses VI, although it was never completed. This tomb has many ancient graffiti on its walls, since it has been open since antiquity. (Photo: SCA)
Press release - New Discovery at Kom El-Hettan

March 1st 2010

Culture Minister, Farouk Hosni, announced today that a colossal red granite head of King Amenhotep III (circa 1390-1352 BC) was discovered in his funerary temple of the Kom El -Hettan area on Luxor's West Bank. He added that the discovery was carried out by the Colossi of Memnon and Amenhotep III Temple Conservation Project, a multi-national Egyptian-European team.
Ramesseum from the Air

February 27th 2010

Aerial view of the Ramesseum, on the west bank of Luxor, from a hot air balloon. (Photo: Ken Garrett)
Dig Days - Dr. Zhivago

February 26th 2010

When Omar Sharif kissed Barbara Streisand in his famous movie Funny Girl, the entire audience screamed. The kiss caused much anger throughout the Arab world, because at the time the Arab-Israeli conflict was going on, which had begun soon after the war of 1967. Arab people did not like to see Sharif kissing a Jewish woman, and so they began to criticise him. What could he say? Sharif is an Egyptian Christian who converted to Islam after marrying his love, Faten Hamama.