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Latest News from the Valley of the Kings

Zahi Hawass — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:40:41 +0000

Date:

March 28, 2009 (All day)

New Discoveries in the Royal Valley!

In November, 2007, a new chapter in the history of the Valley of the Kings began when the first all-Egyptian team ever to work at the site began excavations under the direction of Dr. Zahi Hawass. Hawass announced today that the team has recently made many important and exciting discoveries, which are revolutionizing our understanding of one of the most mysterious and fascinating places in Egypt.

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Press Release - Latest News from the Valley of the Kings

Queen’s Pyramid Discovered at Saqqara

Ann — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:21:17 +0000

Date:

November 19, 2008 - 2:00am

A new discovery sheds light on the reign of King Teti

Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, announced today that he and his team have discovered the pyramid of a 6th Dynasty queen at Saqqara. Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni was present for the announcement, which took place today at the site of the discovery.

Further information:

Press Release - New Discovery in Saqqara

The Quest for Hatshepsut - Discovering the Mummy of Egypt's Greatest Female Pharaoh

Maggie Bryson — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:04:45 +0000

Date:

June 27, 2007 (All day)

Find out how Hatshepsut's mummy was identified!

When the Discovery Channel contacted me to ask if I would appear in a documentary on Queen Hatshepsut, I did not believe that it would actually lead to one of the most important Egyptological discoveries in living memory. However, through a stroke of inspiration during the production of the film, I was able with the help of my all-Egyptian team to identify the mummy of the great queen, shedding new light on one of the most remarkable women in history.

Further information:

Press Release - Identifying Hatshepsut's Mummy

The Valley of the Golden Mummies

Ann — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:21:57 +0000

Date:

March 2, 1996 (All day)

How a runaway donkey lead to one of the greatest discovies in history.

When people ask me which of my discoveries has meant the most to me personally, I often think first of the Valley of the Golden Mummies at Bahariya Oasis. Introducing this amazing site to the world propelled me into an international spotlight. I feel privileged to have been a part of this story, which is so much a part of my own personal history as well as the history of Egyptian archaeology.

The Mystery of the Hidden Doors Inside the Great Pyramid

Zahi Hawass — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:04:57 +0000

Date:

March 22, 1993 (All day)

Read the story of one of the greatest mysteries in Egyptology today!

The Great Pyramid of Khufu has fascinated people for millennia. It is the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world still standing today, and its monumental size and the precision of its design astound thousands of visitors each day. I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity over the course of my career to come to know the pyramid in great depth, and to have discovered one of its greatest secrets - the hidden doors inside the shafts that lead from the so-called “Queen’s Chamber.”

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The Cemetery of the Pyramid Builders

Maggie Bryson — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:50:05 +0000

Date:

April 15, 1990 (All day)

This great discovery has helped Zahi Hawass to unlock the secrets behind Egypt's greatest monuments!

Many people have claimed that the pyramids were built by slaves, or even by aliens. In the past, it was difficult to convince the public that it was actually ordinary Egyptians who constructed these great monuments. With the discovery of the Cemetery of the Pyramid Builders, however, I was finally able to reveal the truth to people around the world.

Further information:

Secrets from the Sand: My Search for Egypt's Past