In-Person Book Talk: “Mountains of the Pharaohs” with Dr. Zahi Hawass

Tuesday. October 8, 2024 | 7:00 pm

Ewart Memorial Hall, AUC Tahrir Square

Join us on Tuesday, 8 October 2024, at 7pm in Ewart Memorial Hall for a book talk featuring renowned Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass.

Dr. Hawass will present a lecture on the new paperback edition of his book, Mountains of the Pharaohs: The Untold Story of the Pyramid Builders (AUC Press, 2024). He will walk us through the story of the pyramids, weaving archaeological data with a history of Egypt’s powerful pharaohs, and argues that the pyramids—including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World still standing—were built by skilled craftsmen who took great pride in their work.

The talk will be followed by a Q&A session, providing the audience with an opportunity to ask questions to Dr. Hawass.

Location: Ewart Memorial Hall, AUC Tahrir Square.

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Important Highlights:
– If you experience difficulties registering, please email [email protected] with your first and last name, email address, and the same details for your accompanying guest. We will complete the registration on your behalf.
– For all registrants attending the book talk on Mountains of the Pharaohs with Dr. Zahi Hawass: If you would like to participate in the Q&A session following the talk, please submit your questions in advance to [email protected] with the subject line “Questions for Dr. Zahi.” Please note that only pre-submitted questions will be considered.

 

 

About Mountains of the Pharaohs: The Untold Story of the Pyramid Builders:

World-renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass weaves a spellbinding narrative about how the pyramids were built and why.

In Mountains of the Pharaohs, Zahi Hawass brings extraordinary historical figures to life, detailing a soap opera-like saga complete with murder, incest, and the triumphant ascension to the throne of one of only four queens ever to rule Egypt. It was during this dynasty that the magnificent pyramids of Giza were built.

“This narrative history of the ancient Egyptian 4th Dynasty, written by one of the top scholars in the field, builds an engaging and accessible picture of the kings who built the greatest pyramids. The book balances hard fact with clearly labeled theory, and will give the reader a unique view of this fascinating period of time.”—Mark Lehner

“Hawass—secretary general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities and one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people—has painstakingly put together the story of these immense structures and the people who built them. . . . For Egyptophiles, this will be must reading.”—Publishers Weekly

“A down-to-earth approach to Egyptology that makes the subject readily accessible to the general public. . . . Recommended.” —Library Journal

“Lucid and exhaustively documented. . . . this account is not only a history of the pyramids but also a compelling account of the powerful kings of ancient Egypt.”—Booklist