Zahi Hawass

Sphinx underwent faulty cement restoration work during the 80s: Zahi Hawass

Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass stated that the Sphinx underwent incorrect modifications during restoration work between 1980 and 1987, when old stones were removed and replaced with new ones. Hawass explained during an interview on the “Hadith al-Qahera” (Cairo Talk) program, broadcast on the “Al-Qahera Wal Nas” (Cairo and People) channel, that these modifications resulted in …

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Egypt Independent November 30, 2025

Egypt to announce archaeological surprise in 2026 that will ‘rewrite history’: Zahi Hawass

Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass claimed that a new archaeological discovery inside the Great Pyramid of Giza “will rewrite history” and will be announced to the world in 2026, RT reported on Saturday. Speaking at a panel discussion at Sharjah International Book Fair on Saturday, Hawass added, “This great discovery is a new 30-meter-long passageway, detected …

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Egypt Independent November 10, 2025

YouTuber MrBeast didn’t rent the Pyramids, just filmed there: Zahi Hawass

Zahi Hawass, the renowned Egyptian archaeologist, denied the news that spread about the renting of the Giza Pyramids by the famous YouTuber MrBeast, also known as James Steven, for 100 hours to film an episode on his channel. Hawass said, during a phone call on the ‘Happening in Egypt’ program on MBC Egypt channel, on …

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Egypt Independent December 21, 2024

Video: Zahi Hawass set to go on his largest ever tour across North America in 2025

Zahi Hawass announced his participation in the largest tour of his career in North America in 2025. He explained on his official Facebook page, “I have dedicated my life to uncovering the secrets of ancient Egypt, and now I am presenting groundbreaking new discoveries whose results have not yet been announced.” He added that, “I …

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Egypt Independent November 24, 2024

Zahi Hawass announces discovery of largest complete archaeological city

Acclaimed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced the discovery of the largest complete archaeological city ever found, within the Valley of the Kings where about 2,000 artifacts have been discovered so far. The archaeological city remains in complete condition due to King Amenhotep III placing foundation deposits in his temple in order to prove later that this …

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Egypt Independent September 9, 2024

Cleopatra’s tomb mystery remains unsolved after Zahi Hawass calls off search

Famous Egyptologist and former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass announced the failure to find the tomb of Queen Cleopatra. Hawass said in an interview with the Masrawy website that he had been searching for Cleopatra’s tomb with archaeologist Dr. Kathleen Martinez for 11 years. “But after this period, the mission left…there is no evidence that can …

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Egypt Independent May 3, 2024

Zahi Hawass to go on international tour promoting Egyptian tourism

Egyptian archaeologist and former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass will go on a series of promotional tours internationally, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced. Organized by the Egyptian General Authority for Tourism Promotion, this aims to take advantage of Hawass’s world-renowned fame and encourage tourism to Egypt. Hawass will begin these tours with a …

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Egypt Independent September 4, 2023

Zahi Hawass calls on British Museum to return Rosetta Stone

Acclaimed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass has called on the British Museum in London to return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt. He announced last week that he plans to send a petition signed by a group of Egyptian intellectuals to European museums in October over the issue. The key to ancient Egypt The Rosetta Stone, a …

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Egypt Independent August 25, 2022

Tutankhamun Opera to be held in Luxor in November 5: Zahi Hawass from Italy

The Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass announced that the Tutankhamun Opera will be shown on November 5 in front of the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Luxor for five days. Hawass added that the celebration that Egypt will hold on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb will be global, and …

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Egypt Independent June 16, 2022