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MOST RECENT
NEWS From Dr. Hawass:
GENERAL NEWS:
News from the Valley of the Kings
(March 28, 2009)
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.
Queen’s Pyramid Discovered at Saqqara
(November 19, 2008)
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
The Discovery of the Mummy of Hatshepsut
(June 27, 2007)
Dr. Zahi Hawass formerly announces the discovery of
the mummy of Hatshepsut and reveals the exciting clues that led to the
discovery.
Wonders Never Cease
(May 2007)
The pyramids of Giza are removed from the list of the
NEW Seven Wonders of the World.
Germany Continues to Refuse to Loan Nefertiti Bust Back To Egypt
(APR 2007)
In attempts to reduce damage by tourism the tombs in the Valley of the
Kings get hi resolution conservation.
Egypt Tombs Paintings Imaged In High Res
(APR 2007)
After many years of controversy the tension still continues between
Germany and Egypt over the return, even as a loaner, of the Nefertiti
bust to Egypt.
New Tombs Discovered in Saqqara! (MAR 2007)
Three new finds demonstrate that Saqqara still has much more to
reveal about Egyptology.
The Butler and The Scribe (FEB 2007)
Two new finds at Saqqara shed light on the people who surrounded
the ancient kings of Egypt.
Dynasty Revealed
(JAN 2007)
Uncovering a new stelae reveals new information about a 20th
Dynasty king.
New Test
Shows King Tut Died of Leg and Not Head Injury
(DEC 2006)
New medical testing challenges and old theory about the death of
King Tut.
Excavation
in Ain Shams (MAR 2006)
New discoveries at the site of ancient Heliopolis.
NEW
TOMB DISCOVERED IN THE VALLEY!!
(FEB 2006)
Read about the newly discovered cache found in the Valley of the Kings
near King Tut's tomb!
PRESS
RELEASE: New Discoveries at Luxor!! (May 2005)
Life-size statue uncovered, monument of Amenhotep I, and more!!
New
Discoveries at Abydos!! (May 2005)
An exciting discovery including a collection of 200 rough ceramic
beer and wine jars dating back to the second Dynasty that are contemporary
with the reign of Khasekhemwy.
PRESS
RELEASE: New Discovery at Saqqara!! (May 2005)
This exciting discovery includes a beautiful Late Period mummy, as
well as two false doors.
King Tut Returns to the U.S.
For the first time in 26 years pieces from the King Tut cache are dipslayed
in American Museums!
No
Amateurs Allowed -9/04
Dr. Hawass refuses a request from amateurs to prove their speculation
about the Great Pyramid.
Gathering the pieces - 9/04
Egypt's stolen antiquities continue to be repatriated. Here's a report on the
return of a 30th dynasty granite relief from Christie's New York auction
house.
First Lion
Mummy Found In Tomb Near King Tut - 1/04
For the first time, archaeologists have discovered a preserved lion skeleton
in an ancient Egyptian tomb.
The Mummy of Nefertiti -7/03
Has the mummy of Nefertiti finally been found? Dr. Hawass does not
believe that it has.
Ramesses I Mummy to Return to Egypt! -4/30/03
The Michael C. Carlos Museum in Atlanta will
return this famous mummy to its homeland.
26th
Dynasty Mummy Found! -6/02
Dr. Zahi Hawass announces the discovery of a new intact mummy recently
found in the Bahriya Oasis.
The
Pyramid Count Climbs -5/30/02 - 6/5/02
New pyramid discovery in Abu Roash!
Rare
Pharaonic Bust Unearthed in Delta - 3/31/02
Read about this rare find - the discovery of a rare 12 foot high bust
thought to be that of Nerfertari!
Recovery of a Precious Coffin Trough - 2/02
Finally, the bottom of the coffin discovered in KV 55 is returned to
its rightful place in Egypt.
Ancient
Egyptian Tomb Found - 11/18/01
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a 2,500-year-old limestone
tomb in a densely populated area of apartment blocks in Cairo.
ABC
News - Archaeologists Say Hidden Cavities Found in Cheops Pyramid -
4/20/01
This report features possible cavities found in the Great Pyramid by a
French team of archaeologists
CNN -
Exploring Ancient Egyptian Perception of Human Form - 10/8/99
Read about this exciting Old Kingdom Exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
in New York City!
CNN - Researchers Find
Health Secrets in Ancient Egyptian Eye Shadow - 9/22/99
In ancient Egypt, everyone wore eye make up -- men, women and children of all
castes, according to historians. Scientists now think the cosmetics may have had as much
to do with health as with beauty or style.
SCA News Bulletin - 9/99
Here's the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities recent news bulletin.
Press Release From Egypt - 7/99
Here's the latest news straight from Egypt, as reported by Dr. Zahi Hawass, Undersecretary
of the State for the Giza Monuments.
News and Gossip -
7/19/99
Here's some recent news from the Egyptology Resources website.
Millenium Pyramid Celebration - 4/18/99
Learn out about the upcoming celebration of the new millenium to take place at the
pyramids in Giza.
Guardian's Late Breaking News - 6 Royal Tombs Open in
Valley of Kings - 3/28/99
Read about the six royal tombs in the Valley that are being again opened to the public!
Opening The Lost Tombs: FOX TV Special -
3/3/99
Learn about the recent live ancient Egyptian tomb opening on Fox television.
Archaeologists
Find New Treasures of Ancient Egypt - 1/9/99
Learn about well preserved statues recently found at Saqqara.
Sphinx of Cleopatra's Father Emerges from Waves - 10/29/98
Read news of a granite sphinx with the head of Cleopatra's father that emerged
recently from the choppy waters of Alexandria harbor after 1,600 years of submersion.
Guardian's Late Breaking Egypt News
'Gifts of the Nile' A
Brilliant Showcase of Ancient Egyptian Art
Enjoy an ancient Egypt exhibit at the the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Archaeologists Open Ancient Tomb In Egypt
Read about the recent opening of the first intact tomb uncovered in
Egypt since the discovery of the tomb of King Tut, found at Abu Sir, Egypt.
BBC - Sphinx
Loses Support
Finally the scaffolding falls away from the Sphinx as the
restoration winds down.
Tomb of
King Tut's Nurse Found Near Cairo
French archaeologists announced that they have found the tomb of the wet nurse of
Tutankhamen!
CNN
- Officials Seek to Reassure Tourists After Attack
The Egyptian government are taking steps to restore faith in travel to Egypt after the
recent tragedy at Luxor.
CNN - The Sounds of Ancient
Egypt
Read about the violinist that believes music is key to understanding
how the pharaohs may have spoke.
Egypt
Enjoying Tourism Boom
Read about the recent upswing in tourism in Egypt over the past few years.
News from Luxor,
December 1996
News from Nigel Strudwick about his work at Luxor!
TIME
- The Secrets of Snefru July 22, 1996
Here's an article about the opening of the pyramids at Dahshur, which were built by King
Snefru, father of King Khufu.
CNN - Tombs of the
Unknown Workers
This article features the Workman's Village for the builders of the Pyramids at Giza!
Mummy's Curse
Powerless Against Theft of Egypt's Artifacts
Beginning in ancient times, looting and theft of valuable artifacts are still prevalent in
Egypt today.
CNN - Egyptologists
Stumble Upon Huge Ramses II Statue
This article highlights a surprising recent find - a statue of Ramesses II at Giza!
CNN Report - New Corridor
Found In Tomb!
Here is a CNN online article about a new find in the latest tomb to be found in the Valley
of the Kings!
CNN -
Confounding Experts, an Ancient Culture Thrives in Egypt
This article explores how the Nubian people have thrived since the building of the High
Aswan Dam.
CNN - New Plateau
of Pyramids
Read about the exciting opening of the pyramids at Dahshur, which have been closed to the
public for many years!
CNN - The Great
Pyramids Take a Breather
This explains about the temporary closing of the pyramid of Khafre at Giza.
CNN - The Race
To Save Egyptian Relics
Here is a CNN online article about the growing concern to save ancient artifacts before
they're plowed under during construction.
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