Zahi Hawass
The exchange of the Luxor Obelisk for a French mechanical clock
Opinion
January 13, 2026
The exchange of the Luxor Obelisk for a French mechanical clock
In 1830, Muhammad Ali Pasha, the governor of Egypt, issued a decree gifting the twin obelisks of the Luxor Temple…
The tombs of the slaves who built the pyramids
Opinion
December 17, 2025
The tombs of the slaves who built the pyramids
I received a message on my phone from a French journalist requesting a meeting at my office in Mohandessin. He…
Regarding artifact storage depots
Opinion
October 22, 2025
Regarding artifact storage depots
I was pleased by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s order emphasizing the need to construct a new museum storage facility based…
Architectural genius – unlocking the Pyramid’s construction secrets
Opinion
September 30, 2025
Architectural genius – unlocking the Pyramid’s construction secrets
The sheer scale, symmetrical construction, and eternal steadfastness of King Khufu’s Pyramid on the Giza Plateau were the first things…
The Great Pyramid of Khufu still holds its secrets
Opinion
September 17, 2025
The Great Pyramid of Khufu still holds its secrets
It seems we are on the verge of uncovering new and astonishing secrets from the Pyramid of King Khufu, approximately…
Suicide in the age of the Pharaohs
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September 5, 2025
Suicide in the age of the Pharaohs
It is a mistake to believe that the greatness of ancient Egyptian civilization lies only in its surviving monuments, such…
When a colonizer discovers our antiquities
Opinion
August 21, 2025
When a colonizer discovers our antiquities
On November 4, 1922, English archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of the golden pharaoh, Tutankhamun. To this day, over…
The curse of Tutankhamun’s shrines
Opinion
June 17, 2025
The curse of Tutankhamun’s shrines
On November 4, 1922, English explorer Howard Carter successfully unearthed the treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb. This discovery is considered…
Is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy about to be revealed? – Part 2
Opinion
June 4, 2025
Is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy about to be revealed? – Part 2
In the previous article, we discussed the results of CT scans performed on the mummy known as the “Younger Lady,”…
Is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy about to be revealed? – Part 1
Opinion
May 20, 2025
Is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy about to be revealed? – Part 1
International newspapers several years ago reported the discovery of Queen Nefertiti’s mummy, citing an English researcher more interested in fame…
Egypt announces astounding new archaeological discoveries – Part 3
Opinion
February 19, 2025
Egypt announces astounding new archaeological discoveries – Part 3
We are still discussing the many archaeological discoveries we announced back in January 8, revealed by the Egyptian mission I…
Egypt announces astounding new archaeological discoveries – Part 2
Opinion
January 25, 2025
Egypt announces astounding new archaeological discoveries – Part 2
In the previous article, we discussed a portion of the archaeological discoveries announced on January 8th. We concluded by translating…
Egypt announces astounding new archaeological discoveries – Part 1
Opinion
January 22, 2025
Egypt announces astounding new archaeological discoveries – Part 1
On Wednesday, January 8, Egypt announced to the world one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in Luxor. Numerous media…
The Grand Egyptian Museum
Opinion
October 29, 2024
The Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum was partially opened to the public on Wednesday, October 16th. This news has been long-awaited by…
Call to action: Bring Nefertiti back
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September 27, 2024
Call to action: Bring Nefertiti back
On behalf of the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Heritage and Antiquities, and at the invitation of the ladies presiding over…
How do we return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt?
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August 15, 2023
How do we return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt?
Echoes of the letter demanding the return of the Rosetta Stone from the British Museum and the roof of the…
The 100th Anniversary of Howard Carter in Egypt
Opinion
October 18, 2022
The 100th Anniversary of Howard Carter in Egypt
We are few days away from the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the greatest archaeological discovery in history, which…
Will we celebrate the Sphinx’s sun alignment?
Opinion
January 28, 2020
Will we celebrate the Sphinx’s sun alignment?
Every year, Egypt and the entire world celebrate the sun’s illumination of the sanctuary of King Ramses II at the…
Rami Malek and Omar Sharif
Opinion
September 4, 2019
Rami Malek and Omar Sharif
Omar Sharif lived as an international star in Hollywood. His three most important films came while he lived in America:…
Tutankhamun for sale
Opinion
June 18, 2019
Tutankhamun for sale
When Christie’s put for sale the bust of the god Amun depicting the king and golden Pharaoh Tutankhamun, all lovers…