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Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Discovery of authentic mummy of Hetchpseut
Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni announces Wednesday 27/6/2007 at a press conference the discovery of the authentic mummy of ancient Queen Hetchpseut.
The mummy was discovered by Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Zahi Hawwas.
The mummy underwent a sophisticated DNA test that was developed especially for pharaohnic mummies.
The test is conducted at an up-to-date laboratory at the Egyptian Museum. The lab is donated by US satellite channel Discovery.
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