Intact sarcophagi containing mummies, bronze statues, and other artifacts have been found at the Saqqara Necropolis, an archaeological site south of Cairo, dating back over 2,500 years.
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A mission under Egyptian archeologist Zahi Hawass discovered a 3000-year-old city in Luxor that dates to the reign of Amenhotep III and continued to be used by Tutankhamun and Ay. According to the archeologists, this is the most important archeological discovery in Egypt since the 20s.
Brazilian-led archeological group resumed activities in Theban Necropolis in Luxor last December and expect to remain until late January in this fifth phase of the project. You can follow their work on social media.
Granddaughter of Lebanese immigrants, Flavia Haddad left an established career in engineering to study Egyptology in France. Having written a book on the subject, she takes upon herself to spread the Ancient Egypt history among the Brazilian people.
Former professor of ancient history in the University of Damascus will teach seven classes about what was Syria like during the third and second millennia BC. The conferences happen on Saturdays from March 16 to April 27 at UERJ.
Zahi Hawass called on Brazilians to visit his country and discussed new attractions set to open soon. ‘Without tourism, you cannot restore the monuments,’ he said during a press conference at the Arab Chamber.
