World-renowned Egyptologist coming to town
Biographical anecdotes and personal experiences from his many years of scientific endeavour will round off his presentation.
World famous Egyptologist and archaeologist Dr Zahi Hawass will be in Krugersdorp this month to give two exciting multimedia presentations about his adventures in archaeology to complement the Tutankhamun – His Tomb and His Treasures exhibition currently on at Silverstar.
As first for South Africa, the not-to-be-missed presentations Pyramids, Mummies and Cleopatra: Recent Discoveries by Zahi will be in Silverstar’s Platinum Ballroom on Tuesday 27 January and Wednesday 28 January at 7pm on both days.
Zahi is one of the most renowned archaeologists recognised globally for his countless excavations, research projects, publications, television documentaries and lecture tours that testify to his prolific and esteemed career. Until the political upheaval in Egypt in 2011 he was the Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities.
Over the course of the approximately 90-minute multimedia presentation, Zahi will talk about the search for the tomb of Queen Nefertiti, new insights into the tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and exciting research into the tombs of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony. He will introduce the mystery of the great pyramids and the Sphinx, as well as the discovery of the tombs of the pyramid builders. The discovery of the family of King Tut and the mystery of the Golden King’s sudden death, as well as the discovery of the mummy of Queen Hatshepsut and the search for Queen Nefertiti’s mummy also feature.
Biographical anecdotes and personal experiences from his many years of scientific endeavour will round off his presentation.
For just R200 per person, guests receive a welcome drink and canapés on arrival, access to the feature presentation by Zahi as well as the signing of his latest book Discovering Tutankhamun: From Howard Carter to DNA, which is available for purchase after the talk.
For the combined price of only R300 guests also may take the opportunity to visit the internationally acclaimed exhibition prior to the presentation.
Guests purchasing the combined ticket should note that they are advised to arrive at around 4pm to allow ample time to view the exhibition prior to the talk at 7pm.
Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za with more information available at www.tut-exhibition.co.za. The Zahi Hawass presentations and the exhibition as well as all facilities at Silverstar are not affected by load shedding.
