In a huge international celebration in the Italian city of pieza, the Caffein Festival chose Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass was chosen among 40 globally influential figures in the field of art, culture, music, cinema, theater and composition.
Hawass was chosen among the honoured international personalities from June 10 to 12.
Hawass was chosen for his role in spreading the culture and archaeological discoveries that he is making in Saqqara and Luxor, and as an ambassador for world heritage.
Hawass expressed his happiness, stressing the cultural weight of Egypt on the world level.