Egypt`s Amb. to Serbia Receives Zahi Hawass

Egyptian Ambassador to Serbia Amr Aljowaily held a ceremony to receive Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass on Sunday.

The ceremony was attended by many politicians and artists and media representatives.

Dr. Hawass visited the National Museum of Serbia and expressed his admiration for the museum's holdings which show Serbian history.

Hawass has recorded numerous television and press interviews during the celebration.

He confirmed that he had finished the Tutankhamun Opera, which will be displayed at the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in 2020.

Hawass added: “The archaeological discoveries being carried out by the ministry of antiquities are the best ambassador of Egyptian antiquities to the world.

He pointed out that the Tutankhamun exhibition, which is touring the world capitals is a great promotion for Egypt. It invites the world to visit Egypt.

Hawass said that the Great Egyptian Museum will be a great cultural institution. It is the best cultural project in the 21st century.

It is worth mentioning that, Minister of Antiquities Khaled el-Anani announced on Saturday a new archaeological discovery in Saqqara archaeological area.

This discovery was made by an Egyptian archaeological mission, headed by Dr. Mostafa Waziri, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, during its work at the animals’ cemetery.