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January 14, 1998: Ancient Egypt - Dr. Zahi Hawass
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Art Bell interviews Dr. Zahi Hawass, Director of Antiquities at Giza, despite suffering from a 102-degree fever. Dr. Hawass discusses the recently completed restoration of the Sphinx, the planned six-month closure of the Great Pyramid for conservation work, and the discovery of tombs belonging to the workers who built the pyramids. He confirms that genetic studies on the skeletal remains are being conducted in partnership with the University of Hawaii.
The conversation turns to the contentious questions surrounding the Giza Plateau. Dr. Hawass explains why drilling in front of the Sphinx has not been permitted, citing previous Stanford Research Institute work in the same location and the need for conclusive scientific evidence before further excavation. He addresses accusations of hiding discoveries, insisting he has never blocked legitimate scientific inquiry and that no evidence of a pre-Egyptian civilization has been found at Giza.
Dr. Hawass also previews the upcoming Alaska cruise debate with Graham Hancock and Robert Bauval, promises revelations about the mysterious door found by Gantenbrink's robot inside the Great Pyramid, and outlines plans for a millennium celebration at Giza including placing a gold capstone atop the pyramid.
The conversation turns to the contentious questions surrounding the Giza Plateau. Dr. Hawass explains why drilling in front of the Sphinx has not been permitted, citing previous Stanford Research Institute work in the same location and the need for conclusive scientific evidence before further excavation. He addresses accusations of hiding discoveries, insisting he has never blocked legitimate scientific inquiry and that no evidence of a pre-Egyptian civilization has been found at Giza.
Dr. Hawass also previews the upcoming Alaska cruise debate with Graham Hancock and Robert Bauval, promises revelations about the mysterious door found by Gantenbrink's robot inside the Great Pyramid, and outlines plans for a millennium celebration at Giza including placing a gold capstone atop the pyramid.