Ancient Art Council Lecture: Recent Discoveries in Egypt with Dr. Zahi Hawass

Discover a new pyramid in Saqqara, the name of a previously unknown Egyptian queen, and 57 shafts of coffins and mummies in this presentation by archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass. Dr. Hawass will also discuss the excavation at Gisr el-Mudir in Saqqara and the uncovering of major statues dating back to 4,300 years ago while searching for the missing pyramid of the Third-Dynasty king Huni. He will also explore recent excavations in the Valley of the Kings and the search for Nefertiti and Ankhesenamun (King Tut's wife) through DNA analysis to complete the family tree of Tutankhamun. The presentation will conclude with the amazing find of the Lost Golden City—considered the most important discovery of 2021.

Pair this lecture with tickets to the . Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibit to see extraordinary royal artifacts, mummies and more…

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