​Zahi Hawass Demands Nefertiti’s Return During Hannover Lecture

HANNOVER —For the second time, renowned Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass delivered a major scientific and historical lecture at the King Tutankhamun replica exhibition in the German city of Hannover.

The exhibition, which opened last May, has achieved massive public success, drawing over 40,000 German visitors to date.

The lecture witnessed an unprecedented turnout, with tickets completely sold out, marking a "full house" amidst a notable presence of German Egyptologists and specialists from the Kestner and Hildesheim museums.

During his address, Dr. Hawass discussed the latest updates regarding the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) as the world's premier cultural project. He also invited the attendees to sign the international popular initiative demanding the repatriation of Queen Nefertiti's bust from Berlin to its original homeland in Egypt—a move that garnered immense interaction and resounding applause from the German audience in support of the initiative.

At the conclusion of his speech, Dr. Zahi Hawass sent a message of reassurance to the entire world, declaring that Egypt is perfectly safe, while inviting the German people to visit Egypt's archaeological and tourist destinations to enjoy the treasures of its ancient civilization.