Egyptologist and former Egyptian Antiquities Minister Zahi Hawass headed to Brazilian city of Curitiba to give a lecture there about the Egyptian archeology.
The visit comes as part of Hawass’s campaign to promote tourism to Egypt.
Upon his arrival, Hawass was honored by the speaker of the People's Assembly within the City Council in recognition of his efforts to spread heritage and culture throughout the world as a World Heritage Ambassador.
During his visit to Brazil, Hawass delivered a lecture attended by about 500 people
He talked about the royal mummies and the mystery of Egyptian King Tutankhamun’s death, the secrets of the sarcophagus in Alexandria and the papyrus of Wadi Al-Garf and Harem conspiracy.
He also pointed out to the latest archeological discoveries in the Valley of the Kings, noting that they are looking for the tombs of King Tut’s wife and Queen Nefertiti in the Valley of the Apes.
Hawass also extended invitations to the Brazilian people to visit Egypt.
He also signed his new book named “The Secrets of Egypt with Zahi Hawass”, which was translated into Portuguese.
Noteworthy, Hawass has spent decades uncovering cultural clues, protecting antiquities and, especially lately, inspiring the next generation of archaeologists.
“For a long time, he’s been the face of archaeology for Egypt,” said Lisa Rice, director of the Warren County Public Library, which is organizing the event.
Recently, Hawass investigated theories of ancient tunnels by drilling under the Sphinx, searched for secret chambers inside the Great Pyramid of Giza and helped lead an excavation aiming to uncover the tombs of Queen Nefertiti and Queen Ankhesenamun in the Valley of the Kings.
Hawass, the former secretary general of what’s now called the Egyptian Ministry of State for Antiquities, remains relevant in the political conversation, too, as he advocates for the retrieval of looted artifacts.
Contributed by Hassanain Tayea
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