Hawass after Cleopatra

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 18:39
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Reporter: 
Fathya el-Dakhakhni
Photography: 
Tarek Alfaramawy
Videographer: 
Fathya el-Dakhakhni
Editor: 
Mahmoud Metwally
Director: 
Ahmed el-Lozy

In quest of Mark Anthony's and Cleopatra's resting place, Egyptian-Dominican excavation mission stumpled upon a colossal royal statue inside Taposiris Magna, Burg Al Arab, West of Alexandria. During his descent into a well - supposedly leading to Cleopatra's resting place - Dr. Zahi Hawass', Secretay General of Supreme Council of Antiquities', lifting crane stopped, leaving him stuck inside well shaft for over 20 minutes.

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