Zahi Hawass

January 10, 2024
Archeologist

Quick Facts

Zahi Hawass
Full Name Zahi Hawass
Occupation Archeologist
Date Of Birth May 28, 1947(1947-05-28)
Age 77
Birthplace Damietta
Country Egypt
Birth City Damietta Governorate
Horoscope Taurus

Zahi Hawass Biography

Name Zahi Hawass
Birthday May 28
Birth Year 1947
Place Of Birth Damietta
Home Town Damietta Governorate
Birth Country Egypt
Birth Sign Taurus
Spouse Fekhira

Zahi Hawass is one of the most popular and richest Archeologist who was born on May 28, 1947 in Damietta, Damietta Governorate, Egypt. Egyptian archaeologist, who was his country’s Minister for State for Antiquities Affairs in 2011. He has worked at many archaeological sites, including the Nile Delta and the Western Desert.

He played a key role in the administration under former president Hosni Mobarak.

Fekhira, a gynecologist, was his wife. They had two sons.

Zahi Hawass Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Archeologist
House Living in own house.

Zahi Hawass is one of the richest Archeologist from Egypt. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Zahi Hawass 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He holds degrees from Alexandria University, Cairo University, and the University of Pennsylvania.

In 2002, he was awarded the American Academy of Achievements’ Golden Plate Award.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Zahi Hawass Dating?

According to our records, Zahi Hawass married to Fekhira. As of December 1, 2023, Zahi Hawass’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Zahi Ranked on the list of most popular Archeologist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Egypt. Zahi Hawass celebrates birthday on May 28 of every year.

What has happened to Dr Zahi Hawass?

He was promoted to “Undersecretary of the State for the Giza Monuments” in

  1. Hawass continues to be involved in archaeological projects at Giza and other sites in Egypt. Currently, he heads the science committee overseeing the Scanpyramids project.

Why is Zahi Hawass important?

He led the search for the tomb of Cleopatra and Mark Antony on the premises of a Ptolemaic temple near Alexandria. He enriched the search for the so- called “hidden doors” inside the Great Pyramid. In addition, Dr Hawass launched a new excavation under the Nile River’s waters, searching for missing obelisks and statues.

How old is Zahi Hawas?

75 years (May 28, 1947)

Who was Zahi Hawass and what did he say?

Zahi Hawass was the Secretary-General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities. He was worried that the mummy was in poor condition and that the CT machine might fail to produce a perfect three-dimensional image of the mummy. Despite all his worries, the CT scan was able to produce an image of perfect quality.

Why was Dr Zahi Hawass fired?

Three years later, in a foreshadowing of his future troubles, he was accused of neglect and fired after a valuable ancient statuette in his custody was stolen from Giza ; Hawass says a rival set him up.

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