Hawass Gives Lecture on Recent Archaeological Discoveries in Berlin 

The renowned Egyptian Archaeologist, Dr. Zahi Hawass gave a lecture on the recent archaeological discoveries, in Berlin, Germany.

The event was organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Egyptian Ambassador to Germany Khaled Galal, in the presence of many public figures, intellectuals, and writers.

“We are now searching for Imhotep's tomb in Saqqara …The Egyptian mission has already started working in the area," Hawass said, adding, "We are also looking for Queen Nefertiti in Luxor."

He talked about the lost golden city of Luxor, which dates back to the reign of King Amenhotep III, and continued to be used by Tutankhamun, 3000 years ago.

Moreover, the Egyptian archaeologist added that this city is the largest administrative and industrial settlement in the era of the Egyptian Empire on the western bank of Luxor.

Hawass explained the details of the new archaeological discoveries in Saqqara area next to the pyramid of King Teti, noting that the Egyptian mission found a 5-meter-long papyrus, a bronze "axe" belonging to an army soldier, as well as some toys, boats and wooden masks, painting and modern country coffins.

Contributed by Nada Mustafa