Updated at 11:10 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Egypt's premier archeologist to speak next week
Advertiser Staff
Time magazine called him "The Man." As the head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, star archeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass controls who excavates what in Egypt. If there's a documentary on King Tut or the controversies of Hatshepsut on Discovery Channel or National Geographic, expect to see Hawass commenting.The real-life Indiana Jones is in town to give two talks on the secrets of ancient Egypt. Tickets must be purchased in advance — they are mailed from Maui, so call or e-mail for them as soon as possible.
6 p.m. Aug. 27, Longhi's Restaurant, Ala Moana Center, $150 (includes photo taken with Hawass), 223-2700
7 p.m. Aug. 28, UH Campus Center Ballroom, $15 general, $5 student, $50 for 5:30 p.m. reception, 800-369-1205, asfaltd@aol.com
