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

Dr. Hawass examining a mummy in the Valley of the Golden Mummies at Bahariya Oasis
Dr. Hawass examining a mummy in the Valley of the Golden Mummies at Bahariya Oasis

Image by: Sandro Vannini

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The Valley of the Golden Mummies

Location

Egypt
28° 12' 36" N, 28° 31' 12" E

Location

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Taweret Figure Found at Dra Abu'l Naga
Zahi Hawass and Shakira
Image of the Goddess Nut, TT11
Dr. Hawass examining a mummy in the Valley of the Golden Mummies at Bahariya Oasis
Relief from the Newly Discovered Temple in the Sinai Showing Ramesses II Making Offerings
Pottery from SCA Excavations North of Lake Qarun
Shabtis from Bahariya
Hawara Pyramid