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Zahi Abass Hawass ( Arabic: زاهي حواس; born May 28, 1947) is an Egyptian archaeologist, Egyptologist, and former Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs, serving twice. He has also worked at archaeological sites in the Nile Delta, the Western Desert and the Upper Nile Valley .
For more than a decade Zahi Hawass was, arguably, the Osiris of antiquities. A regal combination of showman and scholar, he ruled a netherworld of tombs and temples, investigating age-old...
May 24, 2024 · Zahi Hawass, Egyptian archaeologist and public official, whose magnetic personality and forceful advocacy helped raise awareness of the excavation and preservation efforts he oversaw as head of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities. He served as Egypt’s minister of antiquities in 2011.
Jul 17, 2011 · It is not as dramatic as the collapse of an ancient Egyptian dynasty, but the abrupt fall of Zahi Hawass is sending ripples around the planet.
Apr 9, 2021 · Famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced the discovery of the "lost golden city" near Luxor on Thursday. He said the find was the largest ancient city, known as Aten, ever uncovered...
Jul 3, 2023 · Zahi Hawass, the world's most famous archaeologist, talks about his meeting with George Lucas, his passion for discoveries, and his views on Cleopatra and Egypt. He also shares his experiences with Omar Sharif, his lectures around the world, and his projects in Peru and other countries.
Nov 8, 2009 · Zahi Hawass, the Egyptian archeologist, is a lordly, well-dressed man of sixty-two, with white hair and small dark eyes.
