Pyramids, Mummies and Cleopatra: Recent Discoveries - a lecture by Dr Zahi Hawass Van Egmond Group and SC Exhibitions in association with the Western Australian Museum Wed 5 Oct 2016 7:00pm – 8:30pm Offsite A spectacular recreation of the pharaoh’s tomb and treasures In an exciting multimedia presentation, world-renowned archaeologist and Egyptologist Dr Zahi Hawass will share his adventure in archaeology. Dr Hawass is one of the most famous archaeologists and Egyptologists in the world. His popular and exciting excavations, research projects, publications, television documentaries and lecture tours have made him known to a wide audience. He was the Secretary General of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities until the political upheaval in 2011. Dr Hawass will share personal anecdotes and explore the discovery of the King Tutankhamun’s family and the mystery of the golden king's sudden death, as well as the discovery of the mummy of Queen Hatshepsut and the search for Queen Nefertiti's mummy. He will share new insights on the tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the exciting research into the tombs of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony, together with his own experiences from his many years of scientific activity. A book signing will take place after the lecture. Buy Tickets Venue – Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Image copyright WA Museum 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth Visit http://www.pcec.com.au/ for information on getting to the venue Tickets and book sales Tickets at www.ticketek.com.au More information at www.kingtutexhibition.com.au Zahi Hawass