In an atmosphere brimming with enthusiasm and passion for ancient Egyptian civilization, the historic Prince Taz Palace in Cairo hosted the launch of the third group of the Ancient Egyptian Language – Hieroglyphics course, organized by the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage in cooperation with the Cultural Development Fund. The event saw an impressive public turnout, with more than 500 participants from various segments of Egyptian society, particularly youth.
The course opened with a scholarly lecture delivered by Dr. Mohamed Hassan, a specialist in Egyptology and the Ancient Egyptian language, who discussed the origins of Egyptian civilization, the development of hieroglyphic writing, and provided an overview of phonetic and writing rules, as well as methods for reading and understanding ancient texts. The session drew significant interaction from the audience.
The event was attended by Dr. Gamal Mostafa, Advisor to the Secretary-General for Islamic Antiquities; Mr. Ali Abu Deshish, Director of the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage; along with several university professors, members of the Senate, and archaeology experts. The gathering also received extensive media coverage from numerous Egyptian and Arab television channels.
This course is part of the mission of the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage, established in 2024 and chaired by world-renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, to promote archaeological culture, foster pride in Egyptian heritage, and provide opportunities for all, especially young people, to acquire academic and practical knowledge in the study of the Ancient Egyptian language.
About the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage
Founded in 2024 (Registration No. 1169/2024) and chaired by world-renowned Egyptologist and former Minister of Antiquities Dr. Zahi Hawass, the Foundation aims to serve as a scientific and research hub raising awareness in Egypt and worldwide about the importance of heritage. Through a wide range of activities targeting all age groups—especially children and youth—the Foundation works to preserve and promote Egypt’s cultural legacy.
Key Areas of Work:
• Conducting archaeological excavations in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
• Publishing specialized scientific research and studies in Egyptology.
• Contributing to the restoration and conservation of archaeological sites.
• Organizing conferences, courses, and training workshops for archaeologists and researchers.
• Supporting heritage projects with developmental impact.
• Establishing field schools for excavations and enhancing skills of heritage professionals.
• Launching the “Annual Zahi Hawass Award” to honor excellence in archaeology, conservation, research, and discoveries.
Special Focus Areas:
• Cultural heritage and museum studies.
• Management and preservation of archaeological sites.
• Professional training for heritage sector workers.
• Applying modern techniques in documentation and conservation.
• Raising public awareness of cultural identity.
• Supporting scientific research in archaeology and heritage studies.
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