In line with its mission to promote archaeological and cultural awareness, the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Archaeology and Heritage will host a lecture entitled "Introduction to Prehistoric Studies in Egypt" on Monday, November 10th, at 7:00 PM.
The keynote speaker for this important academic event is Dr. Khaled Saad, Director General of the Prehistoric Antiquities Department at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and one of the most prominent specialists in this field.
The lecture will shed light on a pivotal era in the history of Egyptian civilization, covering several core topics, including:
The Evolution of Life on Earth: A review of the major stages of life evolution leading up to the appearance of humans.
The Evolution of Tool-Making Human Lineages: Tracing the emergence and development of human lineages that lived in ancient Egypt and their relationship with tool manufacture.
Nomenclature and Uses of Stone Tools: An explanation of the different types of stone tools and how they were used in the daily life of prehistoric man.
The Stone Ages: A comprehensive definition of the various Stone Ages (Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic) and their characteristics within the Egyptian context.
Prehistoric Technologies: Revealing the primitive techniques and innovations used by humans of these eras in hunting, food gathering, and shelter.
The organization of this lecture is part of the series of scientific and cultural events to which the Foundation attaches special importance, aiming to support scientific research and enrich archaeological and heritage knowledge among specialized audiences and those interested in Egypt's ancient history.




