With the emergence of the new Corona virus in various countries of the world, most peoples were keen to adhere to the instructions of governments to sit at home and not go out except for necessity, as most of these countries imposed a state of curfew in order to preserve the health of citizens and prevent the spread of the epidemic, and from those countries Egypt, and may be This period is an opportunity to complete outstanding works for years, and for this reason we contacted the great archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawas, to find out what was accomplished during the 75-day ban period.
The great archaeologist, Dr. Zahi Hawas, said that during this period his autobiography was finalized and it was handed over to the publishing house, in preparation for printing it, and works are currently on completing the Encyclopedia of the Pyramids, of which 3 parts were completed before the spread of the Corona virus, and within a month from now Completion of three other parts of the 8-volume encyclopedia, and I will work to complete the remaining two parts soon.
Dr. Zahi Hawas stated, in exclusive statements to "The Seventh Day", that he is committed to sitting at home, where he finishes writing his daily articles and parts of his works within four o'clock in the afternoon, then he sits with the family and watches TV broadcasts to follow up on daily events.
Dr. Zahi Hawas was born in a small village near Damietta in Egypt in 1947 AD, he dreamed of becoming a lawyer, he obtained a bachelor’s degree in arts in Greek and Roman antiquities from the University of Alexandria in 1967 AD, and at the age of 33 years, Hawass obtained a Fulbright Fellowship to attend the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia To study Egyptology, then he obtained a master’s degree in arts in Egyptology and Syrian-Palestinian antiquities in 1983 AD, he obtained a doctorate degree in Egyptology in 1987 AD, and was appointed to the position of chief inspector of the Giza Plateau, but he left the position in 1993 AD, then he was returned to The position of chief inspector in early 1994, and in 1998 AD Hawass was appointed director of the Giza Plateau, and in 2002 he was appointed Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, and during his work in the pyramids he discovered the tombs of the pyramid builders in Giza and the valley of golden mummies in marine oases, and was appointed as the first minister of state for antiquities affairs After the events of January 25, he has many publications in Egyptology, including "The Curse of the Pharaohs, My Adventures with Mummies, and King Tutankhamun, Treasures from the Grave.
Tue, Jun. 9, 2020
