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About
Egyptian archaeologist who served as his country's Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs in 2011. He's worked at numerous archaeological sites including the Nile Delta, the Western Desert and the Upper Nile Valley.
Before Fame
He earned degrees from Alexandria University, Cairo University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Trivia
He received the American Academy of Achievements' Golden Plate Award in 2002.
Family Life
He married a gynecologist named Fekhira. They have two sons.
Associated With
He held a prominent role in the administration of former president Hosni Mubarak.
