Zahi Hawass Announces Two Archaeological Discoveries in Luxor

Famous Egyptologist Zahi Hawass has announced two new archaeological discoveries made by an Egyptian expedition which he is heading in Luxor.

One discovery was in the West Valley, also known as the Valley of the Monkeys, and the other was in the East Valley, which contains the famous pharaonic tombs.

Hawass said that the Egyptian expedition, which has been working in the Valley of the Monkeys since December 2017, has found “an industrial area” for the first time ever in the location. 

He explained that the area contains an oven used for clay products, and a water storage tank used by workmen to drink from. Read more.