Development of pyramids of Dashur

Egypt State Information Service

Dr. Zahi Hawas Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities announced the start of an international project to develop the area of Dahshor Pyramids, South of Sakkara. The job is to be carried out with five international organizations, the United Nations Development Program, World Trade Organization, International Labour Organization and UNESCO and Culture Ministry.

Addressing an international press conference on Monday 16/03/2009, Hawas said that the work would be completed in just a year and half, with $ three million costs received as a grant.