January 14, 1998: Ancient Egypt - Dr. Zahi Hawass

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… Full show notes & guests: https://artbellarchive.org/episode/january-14-1998-ancient-egypt-dr-zahi-hawass