People often ask me, ‘well, it’s not really as exciting as Indiana Jones, now is it?’
I reply, ‘to an archaeologist, yes, it certainly is!’

— Zahi Hawass

B.A. in Greek and Roman Archaeology, Alexandria University
Date: 
May 1, 1967 (All day)

Hawass entered Alexandria University at the age of fifteen and a half intending to study law, but soon realized that he had little interest in pursuing a legal career. He transferred to the Faculty of Archaeology, graduating at the age of nineteen with a bachelor's degree in Greek and Roman archaeology. 

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