Treasurers in the tomb

One of the most renowned archaeologists recognised globally for his countless excavation, research projects, publications, television documentaries and lecture tours about Egypt’s pyramids, tombs and the treasures, paid a visit to the West Rand to talk about the search for the tomb of Queen Nefertiti.

World famous Egyptologist Dr Zahi Hawass presented a 90-minute multimedia presentation about his search for the tomb of Queen Neferitit, new insights into the tombs in the Valley of the Kings and exciting research into the tombs of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony.

He also introduced the mystery of the great pyramids and the Sphinx as well as the discovery of the tombs of the pyramid builders. His presentation included the discovery of the family of King Tut and the mystery of the Golden King’s sudden death as well as the discovery of the mummy of Queen Hatshepsut and the search for Queen Nefertiti’s mummy.

According to publicist and spokesperson for Silverstar Entertainment World, Debra de Sousa more than 30 000 visited the exhibition since it opened in December last year. The exhibition has been faithfully reconstructed the robs of King Tutankhamon to scale, presenting a realistic impression of the overwhelming opulence of the treasures intended to serve the famous young pharaoh on his magical journey to the Underworld. There are more than 1 000 reconstructed burial treasures produced by the finest Egyptian craftsmen under scientific supervision. These exact replicas coupled with state-of-the art technology and video material provides a vivid illustration of the culture and spiritual world of the ancient Egyptians.

Despite the dangers surround the excavation of the tombs, Hawass held the audience’s attention with his humouristic and interesting tales of the various myths the locals have surrounding the Sphinx and the tombs.

If your are fascinated by the wonders of ancient Egypt, do not miss the opportunity to visit the exhibition before 15 March.