Egypt’s former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass expressed his astonishment at rumors connecting the upcoming transfer of mummies in a parade and the so-called “curse of the Pharaohs” to the recent accidents and disasters occurring in Egypt. According to the curse, anyone who disturbs the mummy of an ancient Egyptian may be subject to bad luck, illness, or death. Hawass said, during a telephone interview with host Lamis al-Hadidi on “Kelma Akhira”, that the curse is not real. Hawass concluded by saying that the upcoming transfer of the mummies is something that the ancient pharaohs would be proud of. IMAGE: Zahi Hawas speaks to the media about the newly discovered rare intact mummy, 11 February 2009.

Source: Egypt Independent April 02, 2021 11:26 UTC