In this lecture from the Library of Congress, former Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Mamdouh Mohamed Gad Eldamaty offers an in-depth look into the exploration, excavation, and study of the Great Pyramid of Giza and King Tutankhamun’s Tomb. His talk focuses on the technical side of finding and identifying these ancient monuments, such as using radar to peer underground without damaging potentially sensitive items, or deploying robots to crawl through the airshafts of pyramids. He also discusses the difficulty and uncertainty involved in identifying the occupants of each tomb.

If you’ve ever held a special place in your heart for Egyptology, this video is an informative watch from one of the foremost experts in the field.

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