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The Show-Biz Pharaoh Of Egypt's Antiquities.
- Source :
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New York Times . 6/13/2005, Vol. 154 Issue 53244, pE1-E6. 2p. 1 Color Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Profiles Zahi Hawass, secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities. Role of Hawass in arranging the exhibit of King Tutankhamen's treasures in the U.S.; Details of Hawass' influence on Egyptian archaeology; Changes made by Hawass to Egyptian laws on the preservation of archaeological treasures; Report that Hawass seeks to raise money with the exhibit, "Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs," which opens in Los Angeles, California; Criticism from some archaeology leaders that Hawass' policies are too focused on publicity and profitability; Description of the key features of the King Tutankhamen exhibition.
- Subjects :
- *EGYPTOLOGY
*ANTIQUITIES collecting
*ARCHAEOLOGY exhibitions
EGYPTIAN history
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03624331
- Volume :
- 154
- Issue :
- 53244
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New York Times
- Publication Type :
- News
- Accession number :
- 17288193