Monday, March 12, 2007

Integrated project to restore pyramids blocks

"Minister of Culture Farouq Hosni decided to carry out the urgent project of maintaining blocks of the Khoufu Greater pyramid in the frame of the related great enterprise implemented by the ministry since 8 years on 3 stages. Dr. Zahi Hawwas, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities stated that a technical and engineering committee comprises a group of scientists and experts in antiquities including Dr. Farouq el-Baz is formed to test status of the greater pyramid's blocks and preparing for its restoration. Hawwas said that it is the beginning for other pyramids restoration process that extends to 10 years for its difficulty."
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