Zahi Hawass Foundation Hosts Lecture on the Discovery of Egypt’s Eastern Gateway in North Sinai

The Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage is organizing a lecture titled “The Discovery of Egypt’s Eastern Gateway in North Sinai” on Tuesday, October 7, at 6:00 PM at Prince Taz Palace. The event comes as part of the Foundation’s cultural and scientific activities aimed at promoting archaeological and historical awareness.

The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Maqsoud, renowned Egyptologist and former Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. He will shed light on key themes, including:

• A historical panorama of Egypt’s military presence in North Sinai and its strategic role through the ages.

• Major Egyptian archaeological discoveries in Sinai following its return to national sovereignty.

• The story of recovering Sinai’s antiquities from Israel and the dedicated efforts behind this achievement.

This lecture underscores the Foundation’s commitment to highlighting the historical and civilizational importance of Sinai as Egypt’s eastern gateway, a land rich with archaeological evidence of its vital role in safeguarding national security throughout history.

The event is open to the public and welcomes all those interested in cultural and archaeological heritage.