by Art of Counting | Current Events Egypt, Zahi Hawass
UPDATE: AP has now released confirmation of Hawass’s resignation in their report on the cabinet reshuffle. Another AP article, out of Cairo, specifically states now that Zahi was “fired.” Any news related to Zahi Hawass will be emotionally charged,...
by Art of Counting | Current Events Egypt, Zahi Hawass
Zahi Hawass has responded to yesterday’s announcement, made through the BBC, that Sarah Parcak and the University of Alabama at Birmingham has revealed thousands of new sites in Egypt, including 17 ‘lost’ pyramids. Minister of State for Antiquities...
by Art of Counting | Cross Training
Sarah Parcak, an Egyptologist at the University of Birmingham, has been using infra-red and satellite imagery for many years to map Egypt. As discussed by the BBC, Dr. Parcak has also used these technologies to reveal a large number of archaeological sites, including...
by Art of Counting | Current Events Egypt, Zahi Hawass
UPDATE: Zahi Hawass reports that a coordinated effort between the SCA, local police, and the Army has removed illegal constructions built atop 22 ancient sites in the Luxor West Bank. Zahi Hawass today announced on his blog the removal of a modern cemetery illegally...
by Art of Counting | Results
Is the red looped sash worn at the king’s waist simply an elaborate tie used to hold up the royal kilt, or does it have an inherent significance? If it did carry meaning, what made it appropriate for particular contexts but not for others? The Art of Counting...
