Saving Egypt’s antiquities

Egyptologist Zahi Hawass [AP]

On Thursday, Riz speaks to renowned archaeologist and Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, the secretary-general of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, about his very personal mission to save his country’s priceless antiquities and artifacts.

Egypt is just one of the nations waging legal battles with Western museums for the return of their ancient treasures.

 

 

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