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Mountains of the Pharaohs: An In-Person Book Talk with Zahi Hawass
Ewart Memorial Hall, AUC Tahrir Square
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Hawass will walk us through the story of the pyramids, weaving archaeological data with a history of Egypt’s powerful pharaohs, and argues that the pyramids—including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World still standing—were built by skilled craftsmen who took great pride in their work.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of the world's foremost experts on Ancient Egyptian history!
This event is open to the public, pre-registration is required.
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Zahi Hawass
World-renowned Egyptologist
Zahi Hawass is one of the world’s best known Egyptologists, former Egyptian minister of state for antiquities, and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. He is the author of many books on ancient Egypt, including Secrets from the Sand: My Search for Egypt's Past (pbk edition, AUC Press, 2011) and co-author of Scanning the Pharaohs: CT Imaging of the New Kingdom Royal Mummies (AUC Press, 2016).