A Thousand Italians Sign for Nefertiti’s Return During Zahi Hawass’s Historic Night in Trieste

Renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass continued his triumphant grand tour of Italy, marking a spectacular fourth stop in the coastal city of Trieste yesterday. The event turned into an extraordinary archaeological and historic gala, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of nearly a thousand attendees, including public figures and media representatives, all eager to delve into the latest secrets of the Pharaohs.

In a powerful display of international solidarity for cultural rights, hundreds of attendees signed the national petition led by Dr. Hawass, demanding the repatriation of the Bust of Queen Nefertiti from Berlin to Egypt. During his captivating lecture, Hawass unveiled new details regarding the life and death of the Golden King, Tutankhamun, and discussed the arduous search for Queen Cleopatra’s lost tomb. He concluded with a resounding message of reassurance, declaring "Egypt is safe" and inviting the world to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum—a call met with a standing ovation.

Following the lecture, the venue transformed into a celebration of Egyptian heritage. Dr. Hawass spent a full hour signing copies of the Italian edition of his latest book, The Man in the Hat (L'uomo con il cappello), amidst an unprecedented turnout of fans eager for a moment with the legendary "mummy hunter." Dr. Hawass departs today for Milan to continue his ten-city cultural marathon, promoting Egyptian tourism and heritage across Italy.