Restoring Saqqara

Originally published October 17, 2009 | Zahi Hawass' Blog | by Dr. Hawass

In this article at Zahi Hawass' blog, Dr. Hawass describes the Saqqara necropolis, details his impressions on it and its place in history, and reveals upcoming and ongoing restorative efforts on the historic site.

Cave Complex Allegedly Found Under Giza Pyramids

Originally published August 13, 2009 | Discovery News | by Rossella Lorenzi

The following is a peek at the latest regarding "the lost underworld of the pharaohs," discovered by at British archaeologist, who claims to have found an underground cave complex. Picking up where Henry Salt left off, British explorer Andrew Collins puts his finding to print in "Beneath the Pyramids," which will come out in September.

An enormous system of caves, chambers and tunnels lies hidden beneath the Pyramids of Giza, according to a British explorer who claims to have found the lost underworld of the pharaohs.

Populated by bats and venomous spiders, the underground complex was found in the limestone bedrock beneath the pyramid field at Giza.

See my other blog post entitled "British Writer Discovers the Pharaoh's Lost Underworld" about this matter.

Photo - the Catacombs of Tuna el-Gebel

Originally published July 8, 2009 | Zahi Hawass' Photo Blog | by Ken Garrett

This photo showcases the subterranean animal necropolis at Tuna el-Gebel. Also included is a brief description of the photograph, the site and the site's place in history.