Zahi Hawass: A new corridor in the Pyramid of Khufu will lead to a major archaeological discovery in 2026
Sharjah, 8 November / WAM / The famous Egyptologist, Dr. Zahi Hawass, said that a new archaeological discovery inside the pyramid of King Khufu will be announced to the world in 2026.
He explained that “this great discovery” is a new corridor 30 meters long that was monitored using advanced devices, ending with a door that will rewrite a chapter in the history of the Pharaohs.
This came during the dialogue session that brought him together with the audience of the 44th session of the Sharjah International Book Fair, where he reviewed chapters of his scientific career, which began with a dream of studying law before it turned into a passion for Egyptology, which led him to discover many secrets of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Hawass began his speech by offering thanks and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in appreciation of his pioneering cultural role and great support for knowledge and heritage in the Arab world.
During the meeting, Hawass spoke about the Grand Egyptian Museum, describing it as “one of the greatest museums in the world,” given that it contains more than five thousand artifacts from the treasures of King Tutankhamun, which are displayed in their entirety for the first time.
Through a video presentation, Dr. Hawass provided a detailed scientific explanation of how the pyramids were built, explaining the engineering and construction steps used by the ancient Egyptians, and refuting non-scientific theories that claim the interference of strange beings or supernatural forces in their construction.
He also reviewed the modern technologies that are currently used in examining and cleaning the openings of the pyramids with advanced robots, which allowed his team to reach areas that were not possible to enter before.
At the conclusion of the session, Dr. Zahi Hawass touched on his efforts to recover Egyptian antiquities from international museums, stressing that this issue is not just a national matter, but rather “a historical and cultural right that must be restored.”
He pointed out his efforts to borrow the most prominent Egyptian artifacts, such as the Nefertiti statue, the Rosetta Stone, and the planetarium, despite the rejection he faced from some museums.
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