Zahi Hawass
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Zahi Hawass

Hawass has played a key role in the excavation and research of many major archaeological sites in Egypt, including the Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings. His career has been marked by numerous discoveries and the promotion of Egyptology worldwide.

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Valley of the Queens

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Valley of the Queens Facts

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"Valley of the Queens Facts". Available at: https://www.memphistours.com/egypt/egypt-wikis/luxor-attractions/wiki/valley-of-the-queens

"Egypt's Valley of the Queens - Necropolis of the Pharaohs' ...". Available at: https://www.introducingegypt.com/valley-of-the-queens

"Valley of the Queens - U.S. News Travel". Available at: https://travel.usnews.com/Luxor_Egypt/Things_To_Do/Valley_of_the_Queens_63398/

"Valley of the Queens | Nubian tombs, Luxor, burial ground". Available at: https://www.britannica.com/place/Valley-of-the-Queens

"Valley of the Queens | Luxor, Egypt | Attractions". Available at: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/egypt/nile-valley/luxor/attractions/valley-of-the-queens/a/poi-sig/437494/355253

"Valley of the Queens - Ramses Tours Egypt". Available at: https://ramsestours.com/valley-of-the-queens/

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